Pettis: I don’t even think Alvarez is even a challenge
When asked about what he thought of his opponent Eddie Alvarez, former champion Anthony Pettis didn’t have much to say, except he isn’t impressed.
When asked about what he thought of his opponent Eddie Alvarez, former champion Anthony Pettis didn’t have much to say, except he isn’t impressed:
Although MMA is a sport with countless variables and comparing matchups is rarely an effective tool in judging fights, Pettis said Alvarez’s first two UFC appearances left much to be desired.
Pettis, No. 3 in the NOS Energy Drink MMA lightweight rankings, said if No. 6-ranked Alvarez shows up at the FOX Sports 1-televised event on Jan. 17 at Boston’s TD Garden in a similar form to his previous bouts, he expects a pain-free night of work.
I’m focused on Eddie Alvarez, another good fighter, (but) based on his last two performances, I’m not that impressed, Pettis told MMAjunkie at a recent UFC Q&A. If I’m in there 100 percent and I’m healthy and fight the way I fight, I don’t think he’s even a challenge.