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Coach: Anthony Pettis not expected to need surgery for UFC 241 injuries, hopes to compete again in 2019

It didn’t look good for Anthony Pettis after going three action-packed rounds with Nate Diaz at UFC 241, but his outlook for the near future is better than expected.

Immediately after his fight this past Saturday, Pettis limped out of the cage, showing the effects of an apparent foot injury that was later confirmed to be a break by his team. The official medical suspensions also mentioned a possible orbital fracture and that Pettis could be potentially sidelined for six months barring clearance from a physician for his injuries.