Anthony Pettis has arrived in Almaty to compete against Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA GF tournament on June 6. Doubts had lingered over whether the fight would take place, but Pettis's arrival in Kazakhstan confirms the bout is on.
Anthony Pettis has touched down in Almaty, Kazakhstan, putting to rest any uncertainty surrounding his scheduled bout against Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA GF tournament on June 6.
Pettis, 39, arrives carrying a professional record of 24 wins and 10 losses. The American fighter, who represents Roufusport out of Milwaukee, built his reputation as one of the most dynamic offensive performers of his generation. Standing five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach, the orthodox striker lands 3.05 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and adds a submission threat that averages 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes, making him dangerous across multiple phases of a fight.
Doubts had apparently surrounded the matchup in the lead-up to the event, though Pettis's confirmed arrival in Kazakhstan signals that those concerns have been resolved and the contest is set to proceed as scheduled.
Verified data for Boranbayev was not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Pettis's presence in Almaty removes lingering uncertainty and locks the card in place for June 6
- The ORDA GF tournament provides a high-profile platform for the Kazakhstani event
- Pettis brings submission and striking versatility that will test any opponent despite being late in his career
