Pettis: I don’t see it going past the first
Anthony Pettis on his fight with Gilbert Melendez: “It’s mixed martial arts so anything is possible…With that being said, I don’t see it going past the first.”
In twenty-five professional fights spanning back twelve years, Gilbert Melendez has never lost a fight in the first round. That said, that’s exactly what Anthony Pettis is predicting:
“I’m focusing in on the details. I’m getting older now so I’m getting smarter and wiser, knowing positions more, my takedown defense is better, I’m just ready to go out there and (show) everybody what I’m capable of.”
Pettis respects all of the accomplishments Melendez has achieved during his career. He also knows the former Strikeforce champion has never faced anyone like him before.
Pettis doesn’t get paid by the hour so he plans on dispatching Melendez in the same fashion he’s done his past three opponents.
“It’s mixed martial arts so anything is possible,” Pettis teased. “With that being said, I don’t see it going past the first.”