UFC Nashville: Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis Toe-to-Toe Preview - A complete breakdown

Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis headlines UFC Nashville this March 23, 2019 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Stats

Record: Stephen Thompson 14-3-1 Draw | Anthony Pettis 21-7

Odds: Stephen Thompson -335 | Anthony Pettis +305

History / Introduction to the fighters

David: Thompson was supposed to be the next Raymond Daniels. A protege of Chuck Norris’ personal YAMMA pit. A good fighter when you’re trying to replicate the random fight scene between John Cusack and Benny the Jet. Less so when the punches are actually landing. Instead Thompson carved out a respectable early stretch before showing with his huevos in tow for a fight that Matt Brown didn’t completely embarrass him…