Pettis wants 2015 return, ready for title fight
Anthony Pettis: “I’m pushing for this year. I’m pushing for a December return…‘Cowboy’ and dos Anjos are on a card, and if one of them gets injured I’d be ready to step in.”
Former champion Anthony Pettis recently appeared on Inside MMA and revealed he is looking to return before the year’s end and would be happy to take a spot in the lightweight title fight if either Donald Cerrone or Rafael Dos Anjos where to be injured:
Pettis (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) on Friday told AXS TV’s Inside MMA he’s hopeful for a December return – and has his sights set on the UFC on FOX 17 card in Florida that will be headlined by new champion Rafael dos Anjos (24-7 MMA, 13-5 UFC) against the red-hot Donald Cerrone (28-6 MMA, 15-3 UFC).
That way, if something happens to the champion or challenger and one of them can’t make the fight, Pettis would be there to save the day.
I’m pushing for this year. I’m pushing for a December return, Pettis told the show. ‘Cowboy’ and dos Anjos are on a card, and if one of them gets injured I’d be ready to step in.