How can a fighter who is already the UFC lightweight champion be "poised to make it big" exactly? Well, Anthony Pettis has defended his title just once so far since winning it in 2013, and injury has really hurt his young career. That said, Pettis is arguably the most exciting, creative striker in the UFC, and if he can fight on a regular basis, he will be huge with fans. He's a human highlight reel who finishes fights, is well spoken, and has a relatively clean image in a sport recently dealt another blow by Jon Jones. What's not to love?
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
