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Anthony Pettis yet again hit another roadblock in his MMA Career. Pettis entered the contest just short of a three to one favourite and once again he was grinded out.
He was on the losing end of a split decision victory by former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.
Pettis did seem to have the superior advantage in the striking department. Once again he was let down by his takedown defence as he was taken down numerous times in the contest and spent too much time with his back up against the fence, ultimately costing him the decision.
What is the right move for Mr. Pettis at this stage of his career? Let’s look at the options.
I think the main question after this split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez is what does Anthony Pettis want to do? Just a year ago he was deemed the next big UFC star, he was even the Wheaties poster boy.
In a sport where you’re only as good as your last fight, it’s looking like tough times ahead if he chooses to stay at 155.
The main thing we should question in his loss would have to be his commitment to MMA. Pettis has made some money in his MMA career and outside MMA owning a gym and restaurant certainly doesn’t hurt the pocket book either. So, losing focus is forgiven.
However to speak the media in a way that he is so hungry for the belt, it’s do or die time etc we can’t be sure what to believe at this point.
In the fight itself he just didn’t look like the Pettis of old. No sense of urgency,very flat footed footwork and was throwing single punches and kicks to Alvarez .
It’s been five years this June since the Guida loss and this anchor in his game is still weighing him down.
Let’s go to fantasy land for a minute and say Duke Roufus and Pettis go meet up at his restaurant to discuss his future. They both decide it makes more sense to abandon the lightweight division and join the ranks of the featherweights. Here he will enjoy a power advantage over many of his opponents and his physical strength won’t be as hindered as it was at lightweight.
He will still need the focus and determination to get better, as being a featherweight will be no walk in the park for him either. But I fully expect him and his team will make the smart choice here and go after the featherweight crown.
Can he become the third man in UFC history to win belts at two different weight classes?
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