Anthony Pettis

Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is the Milwaukee taekwondo stylist who kicked off a cage wall into Benson Henderson’s face in 2010 to win the last WEC lightweight title, a highlight known as the “Showtime kick”.

He armbarred Henderson again at UFC 164 in 2013 to win the UFC lightweight title, defended it against Gilbert Melendez, lost it to Rafael dos Anjos and later fought at featherweight, welterweight and in the PFL. CagePotato covered the Showtime kick and his Wheaties box.

Anthony Pettis fact file
Full nameAnthony Pettis
NicknameShowtime
Date of birth
Place of birthMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • WEC
  • PFL
Accolades
  • UFC Lightweight Champion (2013–2015)
  • WEC Lightweight Champion (final champion)
  • The “Showtime kick” vs. Benson Henderson (WEC 53)

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