10 UFC Stars Who Lived Up To Their Nicknames
4. Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis
Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was, during his heyday, one of the most explosive, innovative and entertaining fighters in the entire UFC. Pettis quite rightly earned the nickname Showtime for his well-earned collection of fight, knockout or submission of the night trophies accrued over his time in the UFC.
If there is one incident that highlights Pettis’ well-deserved title, it is perhaps his spinning kick off the cage to knock-down Benson Henderson before his time in the UFC. The move is one of the most impressive and innovative knockdowns that has ever been landed in any martial arts and put Pettis on the map as one to watch.
Pettis has sadly struggled to get much consistency back into his game over the last few years, but in his prime there was little doubt that going to see him fight meant that you were going to get a show. A thoroughly talented fighter who relished the opportunity to entertain the fans with his abilities and innovation, there are few people who have ever earned a title like 'Showtime' like Anthony Pettis.