Pettis falls short of PFL finals with loss to Ray

NEW YORK — The PFL had high hopes for Anthony Pettis when it signed him to a multiyear deal in 2021. But for the second consecutive year, Pettis has failed to make it to the tournament finals.

Pettis (25-14), a former UFC champion, dropped a unanimous decision to Stevie Ray in the main event of PFL’s event Friday inside Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. All three judges scored the lightweight fight 29-28 for Ray (25-10).

The semifinal…