MMA Fighter Anthony Pettis

Anthony Pettis is the former UFC Lightweight Champion. His flashy style and need to make the audience go crazy makes him a real fan favorite to many. His nickname “Showtime” is well deserved as he is known as one of the most athletic kickers to ever fight on the MMA stage.

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Anthony Pettis Fast Facts:

Born: January 27, 1987 in in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Nicknames: Showtime
Championship titles: Former UFC Lightweight Champion, WEC Lightweight Champion, 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo.

• Began training Taekwondo at the age of 5 under Master Larry Struck.

• Holds a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo.

• Made his professional MMA debut on January 27, 2007 at GFS (Gladiator Fighting Series) 31.

• Is the final WEC Lightweight Champion.

• Made his UFC debut on June 4, 2011.

• First UFC fighter featured on the cover of a Wheaties box.

• “Showtime” kick off the fence against Benson Henderson made the ESPN highlight reels for days

• His younger brother Sergio Pettis has fought on some of the same fight cards in the UFC.

• Owns Showtime Sports Bar in Milwaukee with his coach Duke Roufus.

Sources:
http://anthonypettis.com/
http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Anthony-Pettis
http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmabiosiq/p/Biography-And-Profile-Of-Anthony-Pettis.htm