Anthony Pettis: Stephen Thompson Is A Guy I Needed To Fight Before I'm Done

In March, Anthony Pettis will move up from the 155-pound division to challenge former title challenger Stephen Thompson at welterweight, and win or lose, Pettis claims the fight was a bucket list item for his career.

Pettis, who faces "Wonderboy" in the main event of UFC Fight Night 148 on March 23, will be making his first foray into the welterweight division against a two-time title challenger in Thompson. The 31-year-old has fought at both 145 and 155 pounds -- winning an Ultimate Fighting Championship belt in the latter division -- and said the decision to move up to the 170-pound class was an easy one (via BJ Penn.com):

“Honestly, at 155 I practically fought the entire division,” Pettis…