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Anthony Pettis wants to replace TJ Grant at UFC 164 (Grant's not injured)

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StickmanAndrw
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06.16.2013 | 10:23 AM ET

http://www.mmaweekly.com/anthony-pettis-wants-to-replace-tj-grant-against-benson-henderson-at-ufc-164

Hmmm, looks like somebody wants to cut in line once again....  I say too bad, it's his own damn fault he didn't want to wait 4 weeks for his title shot, instead cutting in the Featherweight line.  I say it's karma there.

I know he's long earned a shot, but if he had just waited till his turn, this drama wouldn't have happened...

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06.16.2013 | 10:36 AM ET



******* Pettis





* Edited at 06.16.2013, 10:42 AM ET *

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06.16.2013 | 10:38 AM ET

It's Anthony's fault that he didn't have the patience to wait for his title shot against Ben and immediately leap-frogging the top contenders at 145 because he wants to stay active and fight Jose Aldo.  While, Anthony Pettis is a good fighter and name T.J Grant honestly deserves that title shot more than him, as does KZ and most likely Lamas next.  So, Anthony really put himself in a bad position because now he can't fight at featherweight because he's injured and he won't be ready in time for Aldo,  and he can't fight for the lightweight title because Grant earned his title shot and he's already booked to fight bendo at UFC 164.  Also, just because UFC 164 is in Milwaukee doesn't mean you can just get a free title fight because it's you're hometown.   So, yeah Pettis really just needs to deal with it. 
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06.16.2013 | 10:39 AM ET

He'll probably fight Ben after. This is a really ******y thing to say regardless.

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06.16.2013 | 10:49 AM ET

I forgot that fight was in Milwaukee . Makes me wonder if this injury has been planned . I just hope Dana doesnt screw Grant out of a deserved shot over a guy that got beat by Guida but might make them some more money because of low % highlight reel kicks. 

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06.16.2013 | 11:50 AM ET

I like Pettis but this is a ********* move. Grant earned his shot. Wait your turn. You can't pick and choose between 2 different weight classes. 

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06.16.2013 | 11:51 AM ET

Dana said last night to Ariel Helwani that Pettis will not be ready for the card in Milwaukee. He said some the****** in Milwaukee said he would be but that the actual doctor said no way. Pettis is going to Vegas on Monday to get a 2nd opinion. 

This is Grant's title shot that he earned. Even if Pettis was ready he shouldn't get to fight Benson. I've never liked Pettis and this just reaffirmed that.

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06.16.2013 | 12:12 PM ET

The fact that Dana is getting a second opinion is what scares me . "oh maybe he can be ready in time , lets see if our doctor thinks so". If his doctor says hes not ready then theres no need for a second opinion . So if the UFC's doctor says he can fight at the end of August does that mean Grants out ? I hope not.

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06.16.2013 | 12:24 PM ET

Yeah you're right because when Helwani asked Dana if he would consider pulling Grant in favor of Pettis his reply wasn't "no" it was Pettis is injured and won't be ready. If they take away Grant's title shot after saying that his fight with Maynard was a #1 contender fight and he KO'd Maynard in the first, it wasn't like it was a SD, it would be complete *********. 

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wolfmanhowl
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06.16.2013 | 12:30 PM ET


That's why I don't like dana cause he promises one thing and then will change his mind. he does not like guys with beards. look how long it took Hendricks to get his shot. now grant will lose his (probably)and he never liked roy nelson. what do they have in common, Beards.

 

if only dana had any hair. lol.

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06.16.2013 | 12:31 PM ET

Wolf is on to something here
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06.16.2013 | 12:37 PM ET

Pretty sure Dana is fine with guys with beards considering the guy signing his checks has one 

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06.16.2013 | 12:38 PM ET

I used to really like Pettis in WEC pre showtime kick, but ever since then he has turned into a real dumbass.


Now though lets look at what has TJ Grant done to earn a title shot at 155??????  his current win streak is full of guys well outside the top 10 and yes I am including Maynard in that.  He did not do well against the top guys at WW and has been beating up middle of the road LW's.  

His fight with Maynard was a title eliminator because Dana wanted Maynard's overrated behind in there with Ben, but unfortunately for Dana Grant won and now he is looking for a way to get him out so they fake the Pettis injury to get him out of Aldo fight because with that fight being in Brasil they don't need to waste a big name on filling the stadium, Aldo can do that on his own.  So now they need a big name to fill Milwaukee because nobody is going to Milwaukee to watch Benson vs TJ.  

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06.16.2013 | 12:38 PM ET

This fool Petis wants to take everyones title shots because he keeps ******* up his....shut up and take your time on the sideline, practice a few more 540 kicks bro.

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wolfmanhowl
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06.16.2013 | 12:40 PM ET


maybe he just does not say anything about it to his boss. dana has already talked about his leaving the sport so I give it a year or two.  he will be replaced by a guy with a beard. + _ +
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06.16.2013 | 12:53 PM ET

So apparently some of you think beating: Roller, Prater, Dunham, WIman and Maynard is worthy of a title shot.  I see one top 10 guy in that mix and Maynard is questionably a top 10er.


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06.16.2013 | 12:56 PM ET

Lopati I agree Maynard was overrated a bit but Grant has been wrecking everyone they've put in front of him. What has Pettis done? Pettis has a lot of flash but like I said after Benson fought Jim Miller, Benson would kick Pettis' ass if/when they fight again. Pettis should just try to fight Aldo or Jung after he heals up and in the meantime quit trying to take everyone's title shot.

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06.16.2013 | 12:56 PM ET

I agree that he's only beaten one top 10er but Maynard was probably top 5 at the time and Grant wrecked him

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06.16.2013 | 1:03 PM ET

Wait Wait Wait, I don't think Pettis should be jumping lines if that is what people are taking away from my posts.  I am actually sick of Pettis' behavior over title shots.

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wolfmanhowl
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06.16.2013 | 1:07 PM ET


why they going to Milwaukee anyway? it's a small market. many other deserving  larger cities.
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06.16.2013 | 1:10 PM ET

Milwaukee is the home of Harley Davidson. The only motorcycle worthy of the octagon.

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