Anthony Pettis has arrived in Almaty, confirming his June 6 bout against Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA GF tournament. Doubts over whether the fight would take place persisted until Pettis landed in the city, but the matchup is now officially locked in.
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis touched down in Almaty this week, putting to rest lingering doubts about whether he would appear, and officially locking in his June 6 bout against Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA Grand Final tournament in Kazakhstan.
Pettis, nicknamed "Showtime," enters the fight at 39 years old carrying a professional record of 24 wins and 10 losses. The American, who trains out of Roufusport in Milwaukee, stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. Over the course of his career he has averaged 3.05 significant strikes landed per minute at a 47 percent striking accuracy rate, while also posing a consistent submission threat at 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes. Those numbers reflect a well-rounded veteran who has remained dangerous across multiple combat sports disciplines.
Verified data for Adil Boranbayev was not available at the time of publication, but the Kazakhstani fighter will have the clear home-crowd advantage competing in his own country at the ORDA GF event.
Why it matters
- Pettis is a recognizable global name whose presence in Almaty gives the ORDA Grand Final significant international exposure.
- The fight had been in doubt until Pettis physically arrived in Kazakhstan, making the official confirmation a meaningful development for the card.
- At 39, Pettis continues to compete at a high level across MMA and combat sports, and this bout will be watched closely as a measure of where he stands.
- Boranbayev faces a stern test against a former world champion who remains capable of finishing fights on the feet or on the ground.
