UFC Fighter
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis made his professional MMA debut in December 2007. He compiled an undefeated record of 7-0 in shows all based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before debuting with the WEC.
Pettis is coached by legendary Kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and is a member of Roufusport, Milwaukee, WI USA. He trains with fighters such as Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, Eric Schafer, Alan Belcher, Erik Koch and Ben Askren.
Pettis made his World Extreme Cagefighting debut at WEC 41, where he defeated Mike Campbell via triangle choke.
Pettis suffered his first, and only professional loss, dropping a close decision to Bart Palaszewski on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45.
Pettis faced Shane Roller on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50. Pettis surprised many by taking down the Roller multiple times and frustrating him with fast paced scrambles. Pettis displayed a diversity of striking not seen in professional mixed martial arts competition, namely two Capoeira kicks. The martelo as well as the aú batido.
After several submission attempts, Pettis finally secured a fight ending triangle choke in the closing moments of the fight, earning a Submission of the Night bonus.His last WEC fight came against Ben Henderson on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53 for the WEC Lightweight Championship. The fight was closely contested throughout, providing back and forth action, both standing and on the ground. Pettis won the fight via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) to become the final WEC Lightweight Champion.
Pettis is expected to face Clay Guida on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.
-Bio from Wikipedia.
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