Anthony Pettis Will be Out Eight Weeks with Unknown Surgery

Written by Tom Ngo
March 21st, 2012

It was reported during Tuesday’s edition of FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight” that lightweight contender Anthony Pettis (Pictured) will undergo an unknown operation that will keep the 25-year-old sidelined for up to eight weeks.

Although Pettis’ exact procedure is being held under lock and key, the need to take care of nagging injuries was credited for having to go under the knife. The former WEC champion is expected to back inside the Octagon later this summer.

“Showtime” is fresh off a vicious knockout victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. Following last month’s highlight-reel kick, UFC president Dana White tentatively promised Pettis first dibs at Benson Henderson’s 155-pound title. When White decided to grant Frankie Edgar an immediate rematch against Bendo, it was rumored Pettis might drop to the featherweight division as it could offer a faster path towards a championship affair.
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fuck the featherweight..

he offers way too much in the lightweight divi

let him fight the winner of diaz/miller

i wouldnt mind seeing pettis vs gil melendez

What is he having Lauzon's ear removed from his shin?

lol

He already said he is definitely not going to FW.
It's smart by him to get the (apparent) clean-up surgery done now, as it looks like it's gonna be awhile before the title picture clears up.

^ Indeed. Smart move by Anthony Pettis aka Perez.