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TUF 13 Finale Weigh-ins: Anthony Pettis

Anthony Pettis

Training: A typical day of training for this fight was just like all my other fights. Conditioning, boxing, kickboxing, pad work, jiu-jitsu, and MMA sparring. For this fight I focused a lot on my boxing. Alex has a big right hand but really isn't too dangerous anywhere else. I'm getting better every day and I feel I am better than him everywhere.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been doing martial arts my whole life since the age of five. My father would push me to train hard everyday. On November 12, 2003 he was killed in a house robbery. I knew from that day I would make him proud and become a professional fighter.

What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiators Fighting Light Weight Champion. 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Do you have any heroes? My dad, he was killed in a house robbery in 2003 and I still use many of the life lessons he taught me.

What is your favorite technique? I am a very flashy fighter so I like any technique that makes the audience go crazy

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I went to the fire academy.

What was your job before you started fighting? P.O.C Fire Fighter and Martial Arts Instructor