Next month marks Anthony Pettis' first fight since losing the UFC lightweight belt to Rafael dos Anjos. It will be just his 8th fight in 6 years inside the Octagon, and Mookie Alexander believes 2016 is the most pivotal year of Pettis' career.
One of the marquee fights to kick off the UFC's 2016 schedule is the January 17th UFC Fight Night 81 co-main event between Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez. It's the first fight for Pettis since losing his lightweight belt to Rafael dos Anjos in one-sided fashion back in March.