I wouldn't favor Pettis in matches against Maynard, Gilbert, Miller, Grant, Josh Thomson... hell, even Jamie Varner and Evan Dunham.
He needs to show us that he has improved his takedown defense and/or ability to get up/sweep. Like goodtimes mentioned, even Jeremy "Scumbag" Stephens had some success utilizing wrestling against Pettis.
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