[ Former UFC and WEC champion Anthony Pettis will continue his foray in boxing with a bout on the undercard of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2. Pettis will take on Diaz teammate Chris Avila in a six-round bout contested at 175 pounds on the June 1 card, which takes place at Kia Forum in … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/touch-of-gloves-video-ufc-bellator-pfl-one-championship-stars-appreciation-2023 Brian Garcia and Ken Hathaway December 29, 2023 6:00 pm ET ‘”As real as it gets” is the UFC’s slogan to describe just how realistic MMA combat can be. But before fighters get to … Read more
[ LAS VEGAS – Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has a lot of opportunities on the table at this stage of his combat sports career, but only wants to test himself against the best available opponents. Pettis, who defeated Benson Henderson at Karate Combat 43 in their third career matchup, can choose from several … Read more
[ Thirteen years after their first meeting, former UFC champions Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson faced each other for the third time in combat sports. While the first two meetings took place in a cage under MMA rules, the trilogy bout would go down in a wide-open pit with ramped walls at Karate Combat 43. … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/karate-combat-43-live-video-stream-anthony-pettis-vs-benson-henderson-3 December 15, 2023 8:15 pm ET LAS VEGAS – Karate Combat 43 features two of the most recognizable lightweights in UFC history as they fight for the third time – but this time, in … Read more
[ Anthony Pettis will try and recreate his infamous “Showtime Kick” when he makes his Karate Combat debut. Pettis meets familiar foe Benson Henderson in the main event of Karate Combat 43 on Dec. 15 at the Expo at World Trade Market in Las Vegas, marking their third combat sports encounter. Pettis defeated Henderson twice … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/mma-junkie-radio-3419-guest-interviews-with-michael-chandler-and-anthony-pettis MMA Junkie Radio podcast December 7, 2023 4:00 pm ET Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,419, the fellas welcome in a pair of high-level … Read more
[ Anthony Pettis’ initial reaction to Mike Perry’s callout for a BKFC clash is to accept, but he admits an additional layer of consideration is needed. Pettis, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, has expanded his combat sports horizons since completing his UFC contract in December 2020. He’s competed five times under the PFL … Read more
