Arsonist sets UFC Fighter Anthony Pettis’ cars on fire

UFC fighter Anthony Pettis had his three cars set on fire just outside of his home yesterday in Milwaukee, according to local police.

I am a fighter. I won’t be defeated by this. I am also extremely confused and saddened by the events that occurred. I am grateful that no one was harmed by this cowardly act. My life as well as my loved ones were put in danger. I cannot understand why someone would want to hurt myself or my family. I will do everything I can to ensure that we find out who committed this crime and that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I’m constantly defending my choice to stay in this city. Regardless of the crimes that have been occurring lately, this is my home. I really hope the city that I rep has my back on this one and helps by reporting anything they know about this. #teampettis #250k🔥

A photo posted by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Oct 28, 2016 at 4:40am PDT

The former heavyweight champ’s cars were in his driveway when they were set on fire.

“I saw a car speeding through the neighborhood,” said Carson Blaszak — a witness to the fire — to FOX 6 in Milwaukee.

“Right around the same time as that happened, there was kind of a large bang,” Blaszak said. “It was three cars caught on fire. I just, I ran outside, and I was hoping, you know, the house hopefully wasn’t gonna catch on fire.”

“As he’s screaming that the house is on fire. Of course, you jump outta bed and you can’t believe your eyes to see what you’re, you know, that it’s real,” said Bunny Blaszak, another witness to the fire.

The Milwaukee PD issued this statement regarding the incident: “The preliminary investigation reveals that an unknown suspect used an accelerant to ignite two vehicles, which spread to a third vehicle.”

Officials are looking for suspects but don’t have any at this time.

[FOX 6]