Anthony Petits on Gray Maynard, lightweight title picture

By Rob Billington

Former WEC lightweight champion, Anthony Petits, finds himself in a potentially frustrating situation. If he beats Clay Guida in his upcoming no.1 contender fight he will be on the shelf until Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard return from injury and have their rematch.

Speaking to Heavy MMA he had this to say on his frustrating predicament.

Via Bleacher Report

"It kinda puts the whole lightweight (division) on a stand. I was in line for a title shot after Clay Guida, I mean I'm definitely focused on Guida, but the whole lightweight division is just kinda stuck right now."

That's for sure, the UFC have been plagued by inured champions as of late. What with the heavyweight, light heavyweight, and lightweight title's all tied up because of injuries, the future is not as good as it should be.

After news broke that Frankie Edgar had succumbed to injury it was reported that Maynard was offered a fight with Petits, but turned it down due to lack of interest. Petits is never one to shy away from speaking his mind, told Heavy MMA what he thought of Maynard's comments.

"I feel that he might be a little jealous of my level of success so fast, I am probably the most popular UFC fighter that hasn't fought in the UFC yet,"

I'm not sure if jealousy is the culprit here, I would cite that the reason Maynard turned down the fight was due to a case of a lot to lose, little to gain. If Maynard gets beat by Petits then he would have to climb the ladder again, if he won he would be exactly where he left off.

Be sure to check out Anthony Petits vs Clay Guida at the TUF 13 finale, in Las Vegas, Nevada.