Anthony Pettis doesn’t plan on being exclusive to the welterweight division, but he certainly isn’t treating his UFC Nashville main event as a one-off. Pettis will meet Stephen Thompson on …read more
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Anthony Pettis admits he wasn’t sure the UFC would grant him a chance to fight Stephen Thompson but figured he might as well give it a go.
“Man, I just posted …read more
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Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson explains why the Anthony Pettis fight was made, from his perspective. UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson is currently slated to face former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis …read more
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One of the most interesting striking match-ups in the UFC has just been made at welterweight. Two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson will take on Anthony Pettis at UFC …read more
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UFC Fight Night 148 in Nashville will be headlined by a much-anticipated battle between Stephen Thompson and former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis, who moves up to welterweight for the first …read more
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If you thought the welterweight pairing of Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis felt a bit odd from the moment it was announced as the main event of UFC Nashville, you’re …read more
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In the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 6, former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson will welcome Anthony Pettis to 170 pounds. The former 155-pound champion takes on “Wonderboy” …read more
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Some fights bring a ton of beef and animosity, and some are just firecrackers between a couple nice guys.
It appears the latter might be the case for the UFC on …read more
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Aside from his short-notice entry into UFC 200, which came immediately following surgery to remove his gallbladder, Anderson Silva has never been a bigger underdog in his life than he …read more
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12 p.m.: Show open. How did Jose Aldo make relatively quick work of Renato Moicano? What about Marlon Moraes getting past Raphael Assuncao? We’ll examine both of those questions and …read more
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Stephen Thompson is known for baiting opponents into his range and blasting them with counters.
But after a 1-2-1 run in the octagon, the two-time …read more
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The UFC’s return to Tennessee’s capital city includes a heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis. Last Saturday the UFC that Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis is going to …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis talks about his recent jump to 170 pounds and fighting Stephen Thompson. Fans were caught off guard when former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis …read more
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For a seven-day free trial of ESPN+ click here; otherwise, you might miss the welterweight fireworks in the UFC Nashville five-round main event, which features kickboxing sensation, Stephen Thompson, welcoming …read more
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“For my career-wise, I would want Kamaru Usman to win. But man, Tyron is just another animal.” It’s highly unlikely that Stephen Thompson will get another chance to challenge Tyron …read more
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In March, Anthony Pettis will move up from the 155-pound division to challenge former title challenger Stephen Thompson at welterweight, and win or lose, Pettis claims the fight was a …read more
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Anthony Pettis has explained why he’s competing at 170 pounds for his next fight. Pettis will go one-on-one with Stephen Thompson in the main event of UFC Nashville on March …read more
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The UFC returns to Nashville in March, and a former lightweight champion meets a former welterweight title challenger in the main event.
UFC on ESPN+ 6 is official for March 23 …read more
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Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis have verbally agreed to a welterweight bout for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming visit to Nashville on March 23. …read more
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Maybe Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis have a future as matchmakers.
Following a social media exchange that saw Pettis asking fans if he should step up to welterweight to fight Thompson, …read more
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Ask and ye shall receive.
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis recently caught everyone by surprise when he called for a fight against Welterweight contender Stephen Thompson.
Not one …read more
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UPDATE: Sources have confirmed to MMA News that Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis is indeed the plan for UFC Nashville. A welterweight clash between Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis is …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is heading up to welterweight for a main event spot vs. Stephen Thompson. They expressed mutual interest on social media, and now a welterweight …read more
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The UFC reportedly is returning to “Music City” in March, and a fight targeted for the event no doubt has a sweet sound to …read more
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The power of social media is real, people.
Former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has fought as low as 145-pounds in his career. Although it was a brief …read more
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Anthony Pettis will move up to welterweight and fight Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night in March, sources told ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. …read more
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Anthony Pettis’ coach hopes to prepare “Showtime” for a welterweight showdown against Stephen Thompson. Pettis turned a lot of heads when he challenged Thompson to a bout. Pettis is a …read more
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A matchup between Anthony Pettis and Stephen Thompson is looking more and more likely.
What started as a random social media callout has quickly evolved …read more
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Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson is currently awaiting his next assignment from UFC officials.
“Wonderboy” was offered a fight with perennial division contender Santiago Ponzinibbio for next weekend’s …read more
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Anthony Pettis grabbed headlines with an unusual call-out this past week: a welterweight bout against Stephen Thompson. It’s a challenge Thompson sounds happy to accept. Is Anthony Pettis headed …read more
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The ball is now in the UFC’s court.
A day after Anthony Pettis stated he might head up to 170 pounds to face Stephen Thompson, ‘Wonderboy’ says he would gladly welcome …read more
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In less than 24 hours, former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has accepted a proposed 170-pound clash with former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis.
It was an unexpected callout considering …read more
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Challenge accepted.
Less than 24 hours after ex-UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis pitched a fight with two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson, he’s gotten the …read more
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Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has responded to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis.
“Showtime” had called out “Wonderboy” for a scrap earlier this week posting the following on …read more
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Could Anthony Pettis be moving up to the UFC welterweight division? It’s an option that’s apparently on the table for the former lightweight champion.
Former …read more
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When it comes to top strikers in MMA, there are few that are quite as unique as former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson and former UFC and …read more
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