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UFC on FOX 21 results: Anthony Pettis chokes out Charles Oliveira
- Updated: August 28, 2016
Anthony Pettis, having lost his UFC lightweight belt and his last 3 fights overall, came into this UFC on FOX 21 co-main event in must-win mode. “Showtime” made his featherweight debut against top 10 ranked Charles Oliveira, whose own move from 155 to 145 paid massive dividends for him.
Oliveira wasted no time pushing forward and going for the takedown, which Pettis defended well for over a minute. Pettis with a missed strike, leading to an Oliveira tie-up, and back to the fence. Pettis had his back taken with Oliveira dragging Pettis to the mat. Pettis calmly worked his way to top position, in Oliveira’s guard. Oliveira went for a triangle and then an arm but to no avail. Big body kicks rock Oliveira and down he went. Pettis going for the finish as Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission while hurt. Huge shots by the former champion, now …
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