The younger brother of a former UFC champion has begun to forge his own name in Bellator MMA. On Bellator’s return for the first time in five months, Sergio Pettis defeated Ricky Bandejas by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the Bellator 242 bantamweight main event on Friday night. Bellator, …
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Sergio Pettis believes he texted James Gallagher with his performance in the Bellator 242 main event. Pettis (20-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) remained undefeated to start his career at Bellator on Friday when he bested Ricky Bandejas (13-4 MMA, 3-3 BMMA) in three rounds to win a unanimous …
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Sergio Pettis has been in the public eye since he made his UFC debut at age 20, considered a true prospect as Anthony Pettis’ little brother. Seven years later, Pettis (20-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) has become a championship contender. A balanced and comfortable Pettis clinched victory in their first Bellator …
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New and improved Aaron Pico continued to demonstrate his progression on Friday night. Fighting for the third time since changing his camp to Jackson Wink MMA, Pico (6-3 MMA, 6-3 BMMA) rolled on a Solo Hatley Jr. Pico entered a clinic before finishing Hatley with a bare rear choke at …
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Bellator President Scott Coker admits that the five months since the last event promotion have been a unique challenge that he never expected. The global coronavirus pandemic forced Bellator to halt operations, but is now back with a series of events that started on July 24. Coker told MMA Junkie …
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