Anthony Pettis Net Worth 2025 + Bio, Age, Height, Weight
Anthony Pettis is a well known American MMA (mixed martial artist) fighter going by the nickname „Showtime“.
Early years
He was born on January 27,1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States. He and his two brothers, Sergio and Ray ,were raised in a mixed Mexican and Puerto Rican family. His grandfather changed their surname from Perez to Pettis and turned to anglicizm because he wanted to protect his family of discrimination they suffered at that time.
He was into taekwondo and boxing since he was a little boy, and he added wrestling to it when he found out that he is good in any fighting sport he came across.. Their mother was a very hardworking women who made all her three sons to join taekwondo to get stronger and to find something to occupy them so she could be certain they won’t end up ihanging with a bad crowd.
He went to Dominica High School, but there he wasn’t involved in school sports a lot. He wrestled at Alverno College for their wrestling team and that had a huge impact on his body status.When he was only 18 he already had a very high degree of the black belt in taekwondo, especially for his age.
Career development
After finishing school he enrolled the Kenosha Fire Academy and became a firefighter. He was doing this job for 18 months, with success ofcourse, but later decided he will try his luck as a fighter.
Anthony’s professional debut came in 2007 and began with one, and ended up with eight victories in a row. In 2009 he joined WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) and soon after that the WEC merged and joined UFC, so he was transferred to Ultimate Fighting Championship and became an UFC fighter overnight, so to speak.
In 2013 he was declared as an MMA Fighter of the Year. In 2016 he moved to the Featherweight weight class and since than he is the best MMA fighter in that class.
His way of fighting is heavily influenced by Capoeira, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and by Muay Thai.
Today he is not only a member but a co-owner of Roufusport Center in Milwaukee where he was, and still is, trained by an MMA famous coach Duke Roufus.
Personal life
He and his brother were very fond of their father although he wasn’t much home, and he often fought with his drug addiction. He tragically died as a victim of homicide in a robbery which took place in their neighbourhood in 2003.
He has a daughter named Aria from a relationship with Alexandra Cartagena but they never got married. He is currently dating Lisette Gadzuric (born Franco), who is still married to another sportsman, a former NBA player Dan Gadzuric.
Philantropic work
He often participates in charity boxing events, such as for Happy Hearts Fund, where he and his colleague fighters unite for a good cause.
Quick summary
Full name: Anthony Pettis
Date of birth: January 27, 1987
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Profession: MMA fighter
Height: 1,78 m
Weight: 70 kgs
Net worth: $2,5 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony Pettis’s current net worth?
Anthony Pettis’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.5 million. His earnings mainly come from his MMA career, sponsorships, and fight purses.
Fighters often boost income through brand deals—staying active on social media can increase visibility and attract such offers.
How old is Anthony Pettis now?
Anthony Pettis was born on January 27, 1987. He is 38 years old in 2025.
What is Anthony Pettis’s height?
Anthony Pettis stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.
How much does Anthony Pettis weigh?
He typically competes at a weight of about 155 pounds (70 kilograms), which is his fight weight.
In which weight class is Anthony Pettis currently competing?
Anthony Pettis competes in the Lightweight division (155 lbs). He has also fought in Featherweight earlier in his career but is best known for Lightweight bouts.
What is Anthony Pettis’s record in the UFC?
Anthony Pettis has a UFC record with notable wins and losses, including the period when he held the UFC Lightweight Championship.
For exact win-loss numbers, tracking databases like UFC’s official record or Sherdog is recommended since figures can change over time.
