Oak Creek business owner adds solid victory to record Saturday night.
Anthony Pettis versus Jeremy Stephens served as the opener of last night's UFC 136 preliminary card special on Spike TV. The opening round of three saw some fairly even exchanges on the feet. Pettis may have had the edge via crisper, more frequent strikes, but Stephens made his own case for winning the round by securing a takedown late. Round two was all-Pettis with him hitting takedown after takedown on Stephens. At one point he even bloodied his opponents nose, while also threatening numerous submission holds. Round three was somewhat closer, but Pettis still looked the fresher fighter, landing more shots on the feet and securing more effective takedowns. Stephens fought valiantly, but it appears he was just slightly overmatched by the …
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The owner of Victory Martial Arts in Oak Creek is fighting Jeremy Stephens as part of UFC 136's preliminary card. You can watch at 7 p.m. tonight on Spike TV, channels 206 or 1206 (high-def) on Time Warner cable.
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis isn't your typical business owner. His primary vocation involves scrapping inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship's octagonal cage. His return to action takes place this weekend on national TV, and on paper it has fireworks written all over it. Pettis doesn't have a lot to do with the day-to-day operations of Victory Martial Arts - located 9549 S. Chicago Road - but he's still very passionate about what they have to offer. Late last year, Anthony and Rey Pettis acquired the gym space previously occupied by their trainer, Duke Roufus, and turned it into a place where youth martial arts training was more of a focus. Meanwhile, Pettis is working on his MMA career. He'll fight tonight on Spike TV (channels 206 and …
patchreader 123
12:49 pm on Monday, October 10, 2011
I've been a big fan of Fickett for a number of years now. He was sidelined by some personal life issues. He's re-emerged focused and refreshed. I hope he can associate himself with a good trainer and gym. Going to Vegas at the end of the year to watch "The Ultimate Fighter" championship match and related fights. Can't wait! more ›