Anthony Pettis has arrived in Almaty to face Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA Grand Fight event on June 6. The bout had been in doubt until Pettis landed in Kazakhstan, but the fight is now confirmed to take place.
Anthony Pettis has touched down in Almaty, Kazakhstan, putting to rest any lingering uncertainty about his scheduled bout with local fighter Adil Boranbayev at the ORDA Grand Fight event on June 6.
Pettis, 39, brings a professional record of 24 wins and 10 losses to the occasion. The American veteran, who trains out of Roufusport and fights out of an orthodox stance, stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach. Known throughout his career by the nickname "Showtime," Pettis built his reputation on dynamic striking and creative submissions, averaging 3.05 significant strikes landed per minute at a 47 percent accuracy rate, along with 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes across his career.
The fight had reportedly been in doubt prior to Pettis's arrival in Kazakhstan, but his presence in Almaty confirms the matchup will proceed as scheduled.
Why it matters
- The confirmation ends speculation that the bout might fall through before fight week
- Pettis remains one of the more recognizable names on the regional and international circuit, lending the ORDA Grand Fight card significant profile
- His submission threat combined with active striking makes him a stylistically dangerous opponent for any opponent willing to engage on the feet or the mat
