Post by The Sandman on Mar 31, 2022 9:00:00 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis! Anthony Pettis! This is what the people are chanting here.
Pat Miletich looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Anthony Pettis looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anthony Rumble Pettis is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Pat Miletich comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Croation Sensation and Anthony Rumble Pettis move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains The Croation Sensation.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich launches a body shot
Anthony Rumble Pettis dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lightning fast low kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Croation Sensation looks to be in very good shape.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis aggressively and repeatedly punches The Croation Sensation.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anthony Rumble Pettis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Anthony Rumble Pettis put Pat Miletich in closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is moving on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to counter The Croation Sensation's moves on the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Croation Sensation from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis works on the ground with his fingers over The Croation Sensation's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Croation Sensation from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Croation Sensation holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Croation Sensation's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Anthony Rumble Pettis's ribs.
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Croation Sensation's thigh!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis tries a middle kick
The Croation Sensation blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Croation Sensation's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Anthony Pettis tries a hook to the body
and hits The Croation Sensation ribs hard
The Croation Sensation steps forward
Anthony Pettis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Pettis!
The Croation Sensation is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis won't budge, forcing The Croation Sensation to pull guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Pettis aggressively and repeatedly punches The Croation Sensation.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Rumble Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Miletich! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Miletich doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Nose
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Croation Sensation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Croation Sensation's side.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Terrible one sided match... The Croation Sensation was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
The Croation Sensation tries to move to full mount
The Croation Sensation's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The Croation Sensation decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
The Croation Sensation receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Croation Sensation!
Some big punches are landing!
Solid shot from Anthony Pettis to the body.
The Croation Sensation didn't like that.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Pat Miletich
gets blocked by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Pettis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Pat Miletich sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anthony Pettis sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to grapple
He puts The Croation Sensation in a double underhook!
Pat Miletich pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anthony Rumble Pettis who put distance between them
Anthony Rumble Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Croation Sensation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pat Miletich has seen better days.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Anthony Rumble Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
The Croation Sensation seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Croation Sensation looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
The Croation Sensation is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pat Miletich looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to The Croation Sensation's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Croation Sensation tries to cover his face,
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich goes for an americana!
Anthony Rumble Pettis breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Rumble Pettis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Croation Sensation struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Anthony Pettis spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off The Croation Sensation with punches
The Croation Sensation reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis avoids a dangerous strike from The Croation Sensation
and counters with a solid straight!
The Croation Sensation has a small cut in his Mouth
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anthony Rumble Pettis leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
The Croation Sensation Hyper-extended his arm
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to improve position.
Anthony Rumble Pettis adjusts and closes his guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis looks rather shattered.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis breaths deeply while on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on The Croation Sensation.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis is getting frustrated here.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in rear mount over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Anthony Rumble Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in rear mount over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Anthony Rumble Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
The Croation Sensation waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Anthony Pettis! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Croation Sensation blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Croation Sensation tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Croation Sensation tries to get a side mount...
Anthony Rumble Pettis wraps his leg around Pat Miletich leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The Croation Sensation seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anthony Rumble Pettis moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off The Croation Sensation with punches
The Croation Sensation reels from the strikes.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Pat Miletich launches a body shot
Anthony Rumble Pettis dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Croation Sensation attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Croation Sensation!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Croation Sensation stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Some big punches are landing!
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
Pat Miletich blocks.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The kick just misses.
Anthony Pettis swings...
...no good.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich blocks
The Croation Sensation and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Croation Sensation!
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks with confidence
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
The Croation Sensation blocks that kick with his leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
The Croation Sensation deflects it.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 31/44 (70%)
Kicks 8/13 (62%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Garbage. Both men need stamina. Jessica H. Christ.
Pat Miletich looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Anthony Pettis looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anthony Rumble Pettis is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Pat Miletich comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Croation Sensation and Anthony Rumble Pettis move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains The Croation Sensation.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich launches a body shot
Anthony Rumble Pettis dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lightning fast low kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Croation Sensation looks to be in very good shape.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis aggressively and repeatedly punches The Croation Sensation.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anthony Rumble Pettis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Anthony Rumble Pettis put Pat Miletich in closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is moving on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to counter The Croation Sensation's moves on the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Croation Sensation from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis works on the ground with his fingers over The Croation Sensation's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Croation Sensation from the side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Croation Sensation holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Croation Sensation's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Anthony Rumble Pettis's ribs.
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Croation Sensation's thigh!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis tries a middle kick
The Croation Sensation blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Croation Sensation's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Anthony Pettis tries a hook to the body
and hits The Croation Sensation ribs hard
The Croation Sensation steps forward
Anthony Pettis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Pettis!
The Croation Sensation is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis won't budge, forcing The Croation Sensation to pull guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Pettis aggressively and repeatedly punches The Croation Sensation.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Rumble Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Miletich! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Miletich doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Nose
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Croation Sensation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Croation Sensation's side.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Terrible one sided match... The Croation Sensation was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
The Croation Sensation tries to move to full mount
The Croation Sensation's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The Croation Sensation decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
The Croation Sensation receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Croation Sensation!
Some big punches are landing!
Solid shot from Anthony Pettis to the body.
The Croation Sensation didn't like that.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Pat Miletich
gets blocked by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Pettis shoots for a double leg takedown!
Pat Miletich sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anthony Pettis sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to grapple
He puts The Croation Sensation in a double underhook!
Pat Miletich pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anthony Rumble Pettis who put distance between them
Anthony Rumble Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Croation Sensation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pat Miletich has seen better days.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Anthony Rumble Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
The Croation Sensation seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Croation Sensation looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
The Croation Sensation is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pat Miletich looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to The Croation Sensation's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Croation Sensation tries to cover his face,
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich goes for an americana!
Anthony Rumble Pettis breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Rumble Pettis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Croation Sensation struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Anthony Pettis spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off The Croation Sensation with punches
The Croation Sensation reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis avoids a dangerous strike from The Croation Sensation
and counters with a solid straight!
The Croation Sensation has a small cut in his Mouth
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anthony Rumble Pettis leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
The Croation Sensation Hyper-extended his arm
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation tries to improve position.
Anthony Rumble Pettis adjusts and closes his guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis looks rather shattered.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis breaths deeply while on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on The Croation Sensation.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Rumble Pettis is getting frustrated here.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in rear mount over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Anthony Rumble Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in rear mount over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Anthony Rumble Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anthony Rumble Pettis is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
The Croation Sensation waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Anthony Pettis! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Anthony Rumble Pettis
Anthony Rumble Pettis measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Croation Sensation blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Croation Sensation tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Croation Sensation tries to get a side mount...
Anthony Rumble Pettis wraps his leg around Pat Miletich leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The Croation Sensation seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anthony Rumble Pettis moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off The Croation Sensation with punches
The Croation Sensation reels from the strikes.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Pat Miletich launches a body shot
Anthony Rumble Pettis dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Croation Sensation attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Croation Sensation!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Croation Sensation stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Some big punches are landing!
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
Pat Miletich blocks.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The kick just misses.
Anthony Pettis swings...
...no good.
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich blocks
The Croation Sensation and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Croation Sensation!
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks with confidence
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
The Croation Sensation blocks that kick with his leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
The Croation Sensation deflects it.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 31/44 (70%)
Kicks 8/13 (62%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Garbage. Both men need stamina. Jessica H. Christ.
