A. Pettis (left) and C. Collard (right) faced each other in the main fight of PFL 1. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After debuting with a loss to Clay Collard in the PFL, Anthony Pettis He recognized that he was not in his best shape in combat. The former UFC lightweight champion admitted that he looked 'sloppy' in his performance and acknowledged the importance of a victory in his next fight in the organization. The statement was made in an interview with the 'Combat Culture' channel on YouTube.
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“When I look at the performance, I judge myself based on how present I was. I didn't make any adjustments. It happened so quickly that it felt like I didn't have time to make adjustments, movements, make the right decisions to fight a guy like Collard. I tried to force things and I looked sloppy,” admitted Pettis.
The North American fighter acknowledged that he needs to win his next fight to reach the knockout stages of the lightweight tournament and expressed discomfort with the situation.
“That irritated me. I'm too good to look so sloppy. He wanted to win that fight. Now, I'm under pressure. I have to act and be me again. I know what I can do and what I am capable of. I'm focusing right now, trying to get to the playoffs. I have to end the fight”, concluded the former UFC champion.
With his back against the wall, Pettis needs a victory, preferably on the fast track, against Raush Manfio in PFL 6 next Friday (25) to get a place in the playoffs. The 34-year-old fighter has a record of 24 triumphs and 11 setbacks in his professional career.
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