Best fights of Anthony Pettis
Over 16 years as a professional, Anthony Pettis has compiled a 25-14 (19) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Pettis submits Benson Henderson in their 2nd fight
On August 31, 2013 Anthony Pettis fought Benson Henderson for the UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Pettis was 26 years old with a record of 16-2, and Henderson was 29 with a record of 19-2. Pettis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pettis submitted Benson Henderson via armbar in the 1st round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Anthony Pettis submits Gilbert Melendez
On December 6, 2014 Anthony Pettis defended his UFC lightweight title against Gilbert Melendez. Pettis was 27 years old with a record of 17-2, and Melendez was 32 with a record of 22-3. Pettis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Melendez was coming off a win. Pettis submitted Gilbert Melendez via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Anthony Pettis KOs Donald Cerrone
On January 26, 2013 Anthony Pettis faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Pettis was 25 years old with a record of 15-2, and Cerrone was 29 with a record of 19-4. Both Pettis and Cerrone were on a 2-fight winning streak. Pettis stopped Donald Cerrone via KO in the 1st round.
4. Anthony Pettis KOs Stephen Thompson
On March 23, 2019 Anthony Pettis faced Stephen Thompson in a welterweight bout. Pettis was 32 years old with a record of 21-8, and Thompson was 36 with a record of 14-3-1. Both Pettis and Thompson were coming off a loss. Pettis stopped Stephen Thompson via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Anthony Pettis defeats Jim Miller
On July 8, 2017 Anthony Pettis faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Pettis was 30 years old with a record of 19-6, and Miller was 33 with a record of 28-9. Both Pettis and Miller were coming off a loss. Pettis won via unanimous decision.
6. Anthony Pettis defeats Benson Henderson
On December 16, 2010 Anthony Pettis fought Benson Henderson for the WEC lightweight title. Pettis was 23 years old with a record of 12-1, and Henderson was 27 with a record of 12-1. Pettis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 10-fight winning streak. Pettis won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
7. Anthony Pettis submits Charles Oliveira
On August 27, 2016 Anthony Pettis faced Charles Oliveira in a featherweight bout. Pettis was 29 years old with a record of 18-5, and Oliveira was 26 with a record of 21-5. Pettis was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Oliveira was coming off a win. Pettis submitted Charles Oliveira via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
8. Anthony Pettis KOs Joe Lauzon
On February 26, 2012 Anthony Pettis faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Pettis was 25 years old with a record of 14-2, and Lauzon was 27 with a record of 21-6. Pettis was coming off a win and Lauzon was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pettis stopped Joe Lauzon via KO in the 1st round.
9. Anthony Pettis submits Michael Chiesa
On July 7, 2018 Anthony Pettis faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Pettis was 31 years old with a record of 20-7, and Chiesa was 30 with a record of 12-3. Both Pettis and Chiesa were coming off a loss. Pettis submitted Michael Chiesa via triangle armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Anthony Pettis loses to Eddie Alvarez via split decision
On January 17, 2016 Anthony Pettis faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. Pettis was 28 years old with a record of 18-3, and Alvarez was 32 with a record of 26-4. Pettis was coming off a loss, while Alvarez was coming off a win. Pettis lost via split decision. Went the distance with Alvarez.