The great mixed martial artist, Anthony Pettis (24-10 MMA, 11-9 UFC), signed a new contract with PFL in these hours. He himself had the last contest of his link with the company that Dana White commands in what was the UFC Vegas 17, where he won and said goodbye to his people. In this way, the experienced fighter was released, although he assures that it is not the end. Therefore, in these hours he recognized why he decided to take a step to the side.
Knowing that, Pettis He began by explaining: “I honestly knew what I was looking for. My goal right now at this stage in my career is to become a champion. I am still young in this game, I have come back motivated and hungry to become a champion and the treatment that the PFL it was very, very fair. And the opportunity to become a champion in 12 months, that’s exactly what I was looking for.
“If I had gone to another organization, I would have had to fight my way through. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but I love the format these guys have. They are also on ESPN, so my audience does not change, they can see my fights in exactly the same way, it just makes sense to me “, stressed the expert in Mixed Martial Arts, who knew how to be champion and achieve historical victories in UFC.
To conclude with his words, Anthony Pettis He communicated how he made the decision and what led him to do it: “I don’t want to get into contractual battles. At this point in my career I want to try something new. I don’t want it to sound bad, but look how Anderson Silva, one of my idols, killed off UFC. For me it was time to start a new path, to seek new challenges. This was the moment to end my contract.
His farewell
«Almost 12 years with this company and so many incredible memories. From winning my first world title at age 23 to becoming a world champion in UFC at 26 in my hometown. From being on MTV to the cover of the Wheaties box, I will always be grateful for everything I have experienced and achieved with this company! ”Was a fragment of what he wrote on his personal Instagram account, where he thanked his audience for so many years of support.
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