Anthony "Showtime" Pettis lived up to his name with this out-of-nowhere knockout on Stephen Thompson

BarDown Staff

Stephen Thompson, Anthony Pettis , (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Anthony Pettis is one of the most electrifying fighters in the UFC. Countless moments have solidified his place on UFC highlight reels, including his knockout of Benson Henderson that is one of the craziest of all-time.

When he returned from a 2018 loss to Tony Ferguson, you knew Pettis had something to prove. Nicknamed “Showtime”, he certainly lived up to the hype with an epic 2nd-Round knockout of Stephen Thompson.

A Superman punch that came flying in out of nowhere:

INSANE!!! @ShowtimePettis knocks out Wonderboy at #UFCNashville! pic.twitter.com/VcxyPYIWRo
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) March 24, 2019

Bloodied and backed up against the fence, Pettis connects with the surprise punch and knocks the fighter they call “Wonderboy” out immediately.

Showtime is back, baby!

IM STILL SCREAMING
— Fatima Hamade (@BlueBeltTima) March 24, 2019

Anthony Pettis vs Stephen Thompson WOW slo mo replay video #ufc #mma #UFCNashville #ufconespn pic.twitter.com/Xv3VliH4ri
— Sports Gifs & Videos (@Supreme_Gifs) March 24, 2019

Pettis...... or SuperMan! 🤷🏽‍♂️ #UFCNashiville
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 24, 2019

I can’t believe that just happened. I know Pettis is beast in the stand up department, but I felt Wonderboys size and striking would win it. This fight game is crazy. #UFCNashville
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 24, 2019

Crazy how many 70ers are actually 55ers. not to mention they making waves. Last 2 cards, Masvidal and Pettis both former(possibly still current) 55ers #UFCNashvile
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) March 24, 2019

(H/T UFC Canada)