The hype surrounding UFC Fight Night 148‘s main event has not yet begun to die down. Following one of the most spectacular knockouts of the year, let’s reflect on Anthony Pettis vs. Stephen Thompson.
How the Fight Came Together
Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis went into his fight against Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson as a heavy underdog. His call-out of Thompson came as a surprise to fans, journalists, and to ‘Wonderboy‘ himself.
Since losing the title to Rafael Dos Anjos around four years ago, Pettis has gone 3-5 at lightweight and briefly at featherweight.