WATCH: Stevie Ray Pulls off an Insane Body Triangle Submission Win Over Anthony Pettis at PFL 5
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Anthony Pettis facing Stevie Ray at PFL 5 was an exciting bout for MMA fans. Pettis, who was with the UFC for a long time, switched over to the PFL in 2021. Unfortunately, he lost his first two fights in the promotion before acquiring a victory against Myles Price.
However, he also lost against Stevie Ray at PFL 5 through a submission.
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Pettis did great in the first round and opened the fight with a kick. He even defended a take-down attempt just minutes into the round. The fighter successfully put Ray against the fence.
However, a left hand from Ray made Anthony Pettis lose his balance. But, it was in the second round that Pettis suffered the most.
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The second round seemed to go in Pettis’ favor in the beginning. However, when Pettis attempted to trip Ray, the fighter ended up on Pettis’ back. Pettis landed a few punches from this position, but Ray managed to get ‘Showtime’ in a modified body lock or body triangle as he tried to scramble.
Soon after, Pettis was forced to tap out in the second round at 3 minutes and 57 seconds. This becomes his third loss via submission.
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The fighter thus has one win and one loss so far this year. Similarly, for Ray, who was coming off a loss against Alex Martinez, his win against Pettis means he has one loss and one win this year so far.
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Pettis versus Ray was the co-main event. Post the conclusion of the fight, Pettis held his side and seemed to be in pain.
Anthony Pettis: His career so far in professional MMA
Pettis started his professional career back in 2007 and was on an eight-fight winning streak before getting stopped by Bart Palaszewski.
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He fought for the UFC from 2011 to 2020 and faced some of the best fighters like Tony Ferguson, Rafael Dos Anjos, Donald Cerrone, Charles Oliveira, and Dustin Poirier.
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Thus, the 35-year-old fighter’s fans would like to see him in similarly exciting fights.
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Sreeda U M