UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is a literal rags-to-riches story.

After losing his father at an early age, “Showtime” was raised by a single mother in a rough part of Milwaukee.

Now the champion of The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pettis has the means, the heart, and the desire to give back.

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Not showing off jus motivation my moms 1st gift, new car!!! #merryxmas #shecried #blessed

Not showing off jus motivation my moms 1st gift, new car!!! #merryxmas #shecried #blessed

Anthony Pettis(@showtimepettis)님이 게시한 동영상님, 12월 12, 2014 at 5:41오후 PST

Hard work pays off gift #2 #newhouse #merryxmas #blessed #madeinmilwaukee

Hard work pays off gift #2 #newhouse #merryxmas #blessed #madeinmilwaukee

Une vidéo publiée par Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) le Déc. 12, 2014 at 5:48 PST

Tears of joy!!! Merry Christmas everyone…. #madeapromise #shedeservestheworld #blessed

Tears of joy!!! Merry Christmas everyone…. #madeapromise #shedeservestheworld #blessed

Ett filmklipp publicerat av Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) Dec 12, 2014 at 9:30 PST