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Anthony Pettis explains UFC departure, plan to become ‘the face’ of PFL

To steal a phrase from one his former co-workers, Anthony Pettis isn’t just here to take part, he’s here to takeover.

“Here” being the PFL after Pettis recently parted ways with the UFC, the promotion he has called home since 2011. Pettis, 33, announced in December that he would be joining the league and competing in its upcoming 2021 season.

Ahead of his most recent win over Alex Morono at UFC Vegas 17, it was known that the fight would be the last on Pettis’ UFC contract. However, it was unclear whether he would return to the UFC or possibly jump over to Bellator to be on the same roster as his brother Sergio.