Anthony Pettis eyes rematch with Tony Ferguson

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If Anthony Pettis’ future is with the UFC, he wants to run things back with Tony Ferguson.

Pettis (24-10 MMA, 11-9 UFC) defeated Alex Morono this past weekend at UFC Fight Night 183, to put together his first winning streak in over six years. However, the fight also marked the final bout on his current UFC contract.

Pettis, who’s been with the UFC for almost a decade, won’t rush his decision on whether or not he re-signs with the promotion, but knows that he wants to drop back down to his original home at lightweight, where he once held titles for both the UFC and WEC earlier in his career
If he is to stay with the UFC, Pettis at the top of his list is Ferguson (25-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC), who he wants to avenge his loss to after they engaged in a “Fight of the Night” war over two years ago at UFC 229.

“I think Tony makes sense,” Ferguson told MMA Junkie at the UFC Fight Night 183 post-fight news conference. “I think Tony Ferguson (is) coming off his two losses and he’s fighting tough dudes. That’s what I hate about this sport, guys are like ‘Oh, Tony’s done.’ He’s a dangerous dude, but I think that would be a good fight for me to jump back into the lightweight mix, and he’s still right up there.”

Pettis found great success early in their first meeting when he dropped and rocked Ferguson. But, in the middle of the ground scrambles, Ferguson was able to badly cut Pettis with an elbow. The two went back and forth in an action-packed round, where Ferguson ended up scoring the TKO win at the end of Round 2 after Pettis’ corner stopped the fight.

If the two do get the chance to run things back, Pettis is confident things would go differently.

“He got me early with those elbows,” Pettis said. “I think I’ll make some adjustments in there and actually have a full training camp for that. Not taking nothing from him, but I took that fight on a short notice, the weight cut was horrible, and I just wasn’t mentally there in that process. I was just like doing these 155 fights because I kinda had to. I didn’t want to and that’s the difference right now. I’m making the decisions outside the octagon to make these fights go easier.”


https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020...erguson-rematch/amp?__twitter_impression=true
 
It's good to see he's apparently rethinking running off to the minors to fight cans. There are high profile fights for him in the UFC. And nothing compares to wearing a UFC belt.

It's funny, that out of the three high profile vets that fought on Saturday. Pettis was the only one I felt really comfortably picking to win.
 
I know Tony's coming off two bad performances but this callout could backfire on Pettis.
Great fucking fight for both fighters right now though

BOOK IT
 
Lawler has been so gun shy recently
Yes. And seems like he's close to receiving a send off. I'd like it to be against someone else respectable, but not someone like Maia who'll absolutely turn it into a boring fight. Tony would be cool. And it would serve a double purpose of rebooting Tony's mojo... if he wins. If he can't win, then maybe it's time for both.
 
Pettis has a good point about the short notice aspect of it. I can picture him beating Ferguson. Of course, a lot of that comes down to how badly Ferg has fallen off, but I think it would be very competitive.
 
Damn, Tony’s stock is falling fast..:(
Would be a good fight to see where Tony really is. Losing to Oliveira isn't anything to be ashamed of, he's entering his prime. If he can't win against Pettis he needs to start considering retirement but it seems Tony is going to be very delusional about where he's at in this sport. I expect Tony to fight longer than he should unfortunately.
 
Why not. Tony needs a win badly and Pettis is on a two fight streak.
 
If Anthony Pettis’ future is with the UFC, he wants to run things back with Tony Ferguson.

Pettis (24-10 MMA, 11-9 UFC) defeated Alex Morono this past weekend at UFC Fight Night 183, to put together his first winning streak in over six years. However, the fight also marked the final bout on his current UFC contract.

Pettis, who’s been with the UFC for almost a decade, won’t rush his decision on whether or not he re-signs with the promotion, but knows that he wants to drop back down to his original home at lightweight, where he once held titles for both the UFC and WEC earlier in his career
If he is to stay with the UFC, Pettis at the top of his list is Ferguson (25-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC), who he wants to avenge his loss to after they engaged in a “Fight of the Night” war over two years ago at UFC 229.

“I think Tony makes sense,” Ferguson told MMA Junkie at the UFC Fight Night 183 post-fight news conference. “I think Tony Ferguson (is) coming off his two losses and he’s fighting tough dudes. That’s what I hate about this sport, guys are like ‘Oh, Tony’s done.’ He’s a dangerous dude, but I think that would be a good fight for me to jump back into the lightweight mix, and he’s still right up there.”

Pettis found great success early in their first meeting when he dropped and rocked Ferguson. But, in the middle of the ground scrambles, Ferguson was able to badly cut Pettis with an elbow. The two went back and forth in an action-packed round, where Ferguson ended up scoring the TKO win at the end of Round 2 after Pettis’ corner stopped the fight.

If the two do get the chance to run things back, Pettis is confident things would go differently.

“He got me early with those elbows,” Pettis said. “I think I’ll make some adjustments in there and actually have a full training camp for that. Not taking nothing from him, but I took that fight on a short notice, the weight cut was horrible, and I just wasn’t mentally there in that process. I was just like doing these 155 fights because I kinda had to. I didn’t want to and that’s the difference right now. I’m making the decisions outside the octagon to make these fights go easier.”


https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020...erguson-rematch/amp?__twitter_impression=true
Anthony Pettis slowly redeeming himself and I'm digging it.
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He's not staying with UFC, he's going to Bellator or PFL.

And if by some chance he did sign a new contract and moved to LW they wouldnt make that fight. He'd get someone like Al or Kevin Lee when he returns or Gregor. Maybe even someone just outside top 15.

But its more likely he chases mill in PFL or joins his brother in Bellator. WIth a wide open LW div with no more chandler he could jump into fights with Bendo, Jury, Patricky Pitbull and be a contender.
 
I know Tony's coming off two bad performances but this callout could backfire on Pettis.
Great fucking fight for both fighters right now though

BOOK IT
It's a risk but beating Tony can put him back in the rankings...plus Tony looks to be on the decline...I'd like to see Pettis Aloe Vera before any Title shot talks...if he does beat Tony
 
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