UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis earned his brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu earlier this week. This comes on the heels of ‘Showtime’ submitting Cesar Gracie black belt Gilbert Melendez in their UFC 181 bout in December.

Despite being known for his highlight reel knockouts, Anthony Pettis has 8 submission victories in 18 professional MMA bouts, and 7 KO wins.

Congratulations Showtime!

Working to be the best I can be in every Martial Art, one step closer tonight. Thanks @danielswbjj for my brown belt. #Roufusport #madeinmilwaukee #brownbelt #BJJ

A photo posted by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Jan 12, 2015 at 7:58pm PST