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Sergio Pettis MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Sergio Pettis MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Sergio Pettis

SERGIO PETTIS

“The Phenom”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • FLYWEIGHT
W-L-D 25-8-0
(T)KO 5-1
SUB 4-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Flyweight
HT / WT 5′ 6″, 135 lbs
BIRTHDATE 08/18/1993 (33)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 69.0″ (175cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Roufusport • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NICKNAME “The Phenom”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Bellator Bantamweight Champion Captured Title at Bellator 258 & Defended 2x
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2021 Knockout of the Year Historic 4th-Round Spinning Backfist KO
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Inaugural RFA Flyweight Champion Resurrection Fighting Alliance 125 lb Titleholder
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2x UFC Fight of the Night Winner Post-Fight Bonuses vs. Caceres & Hobar
Sergio Pettis Record
WINS25
KO/TKO
5
SUB
4
DECISION
16
LOSSES8
KO/TKO
1
SUB
2
DECISION
5
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 33 professional bouts (25-8-0).

Win Rate

25 wins · 33 bouts

Loss Rate

8 losses · 33 bouts

Finish Rate

9 finishes · 33 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

5 KO/TKOs · 33 bouts

Submission Rate

4 submissions · 33 bouts

Decision Rate

16 decisions · 33 bouts

SERGIO PETTIS FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Mitch McKee United States United States
PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee
Apr / 11 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 11 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Chicago Main Event • Pettis vs. McKee
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Mitch McKee
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135.6 lbs
Mitch McKee Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout25-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -120 (Favorite) vs Mitch McKee: +103 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undefeated collegiate wrestling standout Mitch McKee utilized aggressive grappling and takedowns to stifle Pettis’s striking from the outside, earning a unanimous decision sweep in the Chicago main event.
WIN
Magomed Magomedov Russia Russia
PFL Champions Series Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
Oct / 03 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:31) Oct / 03 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME4:31
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Champions Series Showcase • Pettis vs. Magomedov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Magomed Magomedov
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Magomed Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout24-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Magomedov: -260 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +220 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis delivered another signature spinning attack, landing a devastating spinning back elbow in the second round that dropped Dagestani standout Magomedov before finishing with hammerfists at 4:31.
WIN
Raufeon Stots United States United States
2025 PFL Semifinals: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights
Jun / 27 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 27 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Clash of Bellator Champions • Pettis vs. Stots
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Raufeon Stots
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Raufeon Stots Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout23-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Raufeon Stots: -270 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +230 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis outpointed former interim champion Stots with sharp counter-boxing and timely takedown defense across three rounds, securing a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Kyoji Horiguchi Japan Japan
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 47
Jun / 09 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 09 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 RIZIN 47 Main Event Rematch • Pettis vs. Horiguchi 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKyoji Horiguchi vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 134 lbs
Kyoji Horiguchi Record at Bout (Opponent)32-5-0 (1 NC)
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout23-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kyoji Horiguchi: -275 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +200 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated rematch in Tokyo, Horiguchi neutralized Pettis’s counter-strikes with disciplined in-and-out karate footwork and well-timed takedowns to win a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Patchy Mix Title Fight United States United States
Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson
Nov / 17 / 2023
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:51) Nov / 17 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME1:51
METHODSubmission
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Belt Bellator Bantamweight Championship Unification • Pettis vs. Mix
Title Unification Bout
Fighter MatchupPatchy Mix vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Patchy Mix Record at Bout (Opponent)18-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout23-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Patchy Mix: -250 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mix used his towering grappling frame to take Pettis down in the second round, quickly advancing to the back and locking in a tight rear-naked choke to unify the Bellator titles at 1:51.
WIN
Patricio Pitbull Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero
Jun / 16 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jun / 16 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Bellator Bantamweight World Championship • Pettis vs. Pitbull
Defended Bellator Title
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Patricio Pitbull
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 134.2 lbs
Patricio Pitbull Record at Bout (Opponent)35-5-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout22-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Patricio Pitbull: -180 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald Scorecard: 49-46 Scorecard: 50-45 Scorecard: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis produced a masterclass performance against three-division championship challenger Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, using rapid-fire jabs, spinning attacks, and crisp footwork to deny history and retain his title via dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Kyoji Horiguchi Title Fight Japan Japan
Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi
Dec / 03 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (3:24) Dec / 03 / 2021
ROUND4
TIME3:24
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Bellator Bantamweight World Championship • Pettis vs. Horiguchi
Defended Bellator Title
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Kyoji Horiguchi
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 134½ lbs
Kyoji Horiguchi Record at Bout (Opponent)29-3-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout21-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kyoji Horiguchi: -190 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Trailing through three rounds on all scorecards, Pettis pulled off an iconic comeback knockout, catching Horiguchi with a lightning spinning backfist that knocked him unconscious at 3:24 of round four, earning 2021 Knockout of the Year honors.
WIN
Juan Archuleta Title Fight United States United States
Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis
May / 07 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) May / 07 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Bellator Bantamweight World Championship • Archuleta vs. Pettis
Captured Bellator Title
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Juan Archuleta
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134¾ lbs vs 135 lbs
Juan Archuleta Record at Bout (Opponent)25-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout20-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Juan Archuleta: -175 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald Scorecard: 50-45 Scorecard: 49-46 Scorecard: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis out-landed champion Juan Archuleta with crisp boxing combinations, counters, and sharp takedown defense over five championship rounds to capture the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship via unanimous decision.
WIN
Ricky Bandejas United States United States
Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis
Jul / 24 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 24 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 242 Main Event • Bandejas vs. Pettis
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Ricky Bandejas
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134¾ lbs vs 135¼ lbs
Ricky Bandejas Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout19-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -130 (Favorite) vs Ricky Bandejas: +100 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bryan Miner Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dictated the pace and range throughout 15 minutes, neutralizing Bandejas’s offense with precise jabs and low kicks to win a unanimous decision shut-out.
WIN
Alfred Khashakyan United States United States
Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg
Jan / 25 / 2020
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:00) Jan / 25 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME3:00
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Bellator Debut Showcase • Pettis vs. Khashakyan
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Alfred Khashakyan
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Alfred Khashakyan Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout18-5-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$60,000 USD ($30,000 to show, $30,000 win bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -450 (Favorite) vs Alfred Khashakyan: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his Bellator debut, Pettis hurt Khashakyan with a counter right hand before locking in a guillotine choke to secure the submission victory at 3:00 of round one.
WIN
Tyson Nam United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens
Sep / 21 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 21 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Mexico City Main Card • Pettis vs. Nam
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Tyson Nam
Fight LocationMexico Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 126 lbs
Tyson Nam Record at Bout (Opponent)18-9-1
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout17-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -300 (Favorite) vs Tyson Nam: +230 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jerin Valel Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis outworked promotional newcomer Tyson Nam, utilizing swift movement and clean straight combinations to sweep all three rounds for a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Rob Font United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
Dec / 15 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 15 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Milwaukee Featured Bout • Font vs. Pettis
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRob Font vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Fiserv Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Rob Font Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout17-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rob Font: -155 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to bantamweight in his hometown, Pettis was met by a stiff jab and power right hands from Font, who out-struck Pettis across three competitive rounds.
LOSS
Jussier Formiga Brazil Brazil
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
Oct / 06 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 06 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 229 Featured Flyweight Clash • Formiga vs. Pettis
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJussier Formiga vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125½ lbs vs 125 lbs
Jussier Formiga Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout17-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -140 (Favorite) vs Jussier Formiga: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni Scorecard: 30-26 Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Formiga executed timely takedowns and locked up back control in rounds two and three, stifling Pettis’s offense on the ground to earn a unanimous decision on the UFC 229 main card.
WIN
Joseph Benavidez United States United States
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Jun / 09 / 2018
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 09 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 225 Featured Flyweight Bout • Benavidez vs. Pettis
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Joseph Benavidez
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 125½ lbs
Joseph Benavidez Record at Bout (Opponent)25-4-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout16-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joseph Benavidez: -250 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +195 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Robert Madrigal Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 28-29 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis scored a first-round knockdown with a crisp straight left hand and utilized sharp counter-strikes to edge out perennial title contender Joseph Benavidez via split decision.
LOSS
Henry Cejudo United States United States
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2
Dec / 02 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 02 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 218 Flyweight Contender Bout • Cejudo vs. Pettis
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupHenry Cejudo vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Detroit, Michigan, United States (Little Caesars Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 125 lbs
Henry Cejudo Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout16-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Henry Cejudo: -280 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +220 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo neutralized Pettis’s kickboxing using heavy wrestling pressure and mat control across all three rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Brandon Moreno Mexico Mexico
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
Aug / 05 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Aug / 05 / 2017
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 114 Main Event • Pettis vs. Moreno
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Brandon Moreno
Fight LocationMexico Mexico City, Mexico (Arena Ciudad de México)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 126 lbs
Brandon Moreno Record at Bout (Opponent)14-3-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout15-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brandon Moreno: -155 (Favorite) vs Sergio Pettis: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Scorecard: 49-46 Scorecard: 48-46 Scorecard: 48-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis weathered an early grappling storm in round one and took over with crisp technical boxing and head kicks over the final 20 minutes to defeat local favorite Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision.
WIN
John Moraga United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn
Jan / 15 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 15 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Phoenix Main Card • Pettis vs. Moraga
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs John Moraga
Fight LocationUnited States Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Talking Stick Resort Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 126 lbs
John Moraga Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout14-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -135 (Favorite) vs John Moraga: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dropped former title challenger John Moraga with a counter right hand in round one and out-struck him with technical accuracy across three rounds to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Chris Kelades Canada Canada
UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux
Apr / 23 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 23 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 197 Preliminary Feature • Pettis vs. Kelades
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Chris Kelades
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 126 lbs
Chris Kelades Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout13-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -200 (Favorite) vs Chris Kelades: +170 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis put on a striking masterclass against Canada’s Kelades, using fast footwork, counter jabs, and clean head kicks to sweep all three scorecards 30-27.
WIN
Chris Cariaso United States United States
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
Oct / 03 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 03 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 192 Featured Flyweight Bout • Cariaso vs. Pettis
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Chris Cariaso
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 126 lbs
Chris Cariaso Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout12-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -250 (Favorite) vs Chris Cariaso: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kerry Hatley Scorecard: 29-27 Scorecard: 29-27 Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis bounced back with authority against former title challenger Chris Cariaso, scoring a knockdown in round two and defending all grappling attacks to take a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Ryan Benoit United States United States
UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos Anjos
Mar / 14 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:34) Mar / 14 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:34
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Flyweight Debut • Pettis vs. Benoit
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupRyan Benoit vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 125 lbs
Ryan Benoit Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout12-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -500 (Favorite) vs Ryan Benoit: +385 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dominated the opening five minutes with crisp striking, but Benoit landed a thudding counter left hook in round two that dropped Pettis, following with ground strikes to force Kerry Hatley’s stoppage at 1:34.
WIN
Matt Hobar United States United States
UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
Dec / 06 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 06 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 181 Prelim Feature • Pettis vs. Hobar
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Matt Hobar
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 136 lbs
Matt Hobar Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout11-1-0
Disclosed Bonus$50,000 USD (Fight of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -250 (Favorite) vs Matt Hobar: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-action brawl saw Hobar score an early knockdown before Pettis roared back with spinning back kicks, clean boxing, and furious exchanges to sweep a unanimous decision and capture Fight of the Night honors ($50,000).
WIN
Yaotzin Meza United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Jun / 07 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 07 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim • Pettis vs. Meza
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Yaotzin Meza
Fight LocationUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (Tingley Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 136 lbs
Yaotzin Meza Record at Bout (Opponent)20-9-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout10-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -335 (Favorite) vs Yaotzin Meza: +275 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis bounced back into the win column with a technical striking showcase, out-pointing Meza on the outside with crisp combinations and effective takedown defense to sweep 29-28 scorecards.
LOSS
Alex Caceres United States United States
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
Jan / 25 / 2014
Submission FOTN
Rnd 3 (4:39) Jan / 25 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME4:39
METHOD Submission FOTN
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🥊 UFC on FOX 10 Feature • Caceres vs. Pettis
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupAlex Caceres vs Sergio Pettis
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Alex Caceres Record at Bout (Opponent)9-5-0 (1 NC)
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout10-0-0
Disclosed Bonus$50,000 USD (Fight of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -250 (Favorite) vs Alex Caceres: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a thrilling back-and-forth striking battle, Pettis had success on the feet before Caceres took his back late in the third round and locked in a rear-naked choke at 4:39, with both fighters earning a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
WIN
Will Campuzano United States United States
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks
Nov / 16 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 16 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Pettis vs. Campuzano
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Will Campuzano
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Will Campuzano Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout9-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergio Pettis: -310 (Favorite) vs Will Campuzano: +255 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his highly anticipated UFC debut at age 20, Pettis showcased lightning-fast kickboxing and solid takedown defense to capture a unanimous decision over veteran Will Campuzano.
WIN
James Porter United States United States
NAFC: Battle in the Ballroom
Sep / 28 / 2013
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (4:04) Sep / 28 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:04
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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🥊 NAFC Bantamweight Feature • Pettis vs. Porter
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs James Porter
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
James Porter Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout8-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dominated Porter on the canvas, advancing to side control before locking in a tight kimura to earn the tap at 4:04 of round one, punching his ticket to the UFC.
WIN
Dillard Pegg Title Fight United States United States
RFA 8: Pettis vs. Pegg
Jun / 21 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:51) Jun / 21 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME0:51
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Inaugural RFA Flyweight Championship • Pettis vs. Pegg
Captured RFA Title
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Dillard Pegg
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (The Rave)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Dillard Pegg Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout7-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis captured the inaugural RFA Flyweight Championship in spectacular fashion, dropping Pegg with a head kick and flurry of punches in only 51 seconds.
WIN
Josh Robinson United States United States
NAFC: Battleground
Mar / 29 / 2013
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 29 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 NAFC Bantamweight Feature • Pettis vs. Robinson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Josh Robinson
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Josh Robinson Record at Bout (Opponent)8-8-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis out-landed Robinson with precise technical kickboxing over three rounds to take a clear unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Jimmy Jones United States United States
RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero
Nov / 02 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 02 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 RFA 4 Featured Bout • Pettis vs. Jones
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Jimmy Jones
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Texas Station Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Jimmy Jones Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials & Scorecards
Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27 Scorecard: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dominated Jones across 15 minutes in Las Vegas, out-landing him on the feet and sweeping all three scorecards 30-27.
WIN
Tom McKenna United States United States
LFC 53: Memorium
Jun / 16 / 2012
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (3:52) Jun / 16 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME3:52
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
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🥊 LFC 53 Feature Bout • Pettis vs. McKenna
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Tom McKenna
Fight LocationUnited States Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Tom McKenna Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis snatched a tight guillotine choke during an attempted takedown by McKenna, forcing the submission at 3:52 of the opening round.
WIN
Chris Haney United States United States
NAFC: Colosseum
May / 04 / 2012
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 04 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 NAFC Bantamweight Showcase • Pettis vs. Haney
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Chris Haney
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Chris Haney Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis dominated the distance striking over three rounds to pick up another clear unanimous decision victory in Milwaukee.
WIN
Mike Lindquist United States United States
Madtown Throwdown 26: The Return
Jan / 07 / 2012
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:43) Jan / 07 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODSubmission (Arm Triangle)
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🥊 Madtown Throwdown Feature • Pettis vs. Lindquist
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Mike Lindquist
Fight LocationUnited States Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Mike Lindquist Record at Bout (Opponent)0-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis quickly took Lindquist down, passed to mount, and finished with an arm-triangle choke at 1:43 of round one.
WIN
Tony Zelinski United States United States
NAFC: Unleashed
Nov / 18 / 2011
TKO – Head Kick
Rnd 2 (1:59) Nov / 18 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME1:59
METHODTKO – Head Kick
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🥊 NAFC Bantamweight Feature • Pettis vs. Zelinski
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Tony Zelinski
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Tony Zelinski Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pettis unleashed a textbook Roufusport left head kick in the second round, finishing Zelinski with follow-up punches at 1:59.
WIN
Kyle Vivian Canada Canada
CFC 7: Canadian Fighting Championship
Sep / 10 / 2011
TKO – Head Kick
Rnd 1 (1:46) Sep / 10 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME1:46
METHODTKO – Head Kick
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Pettis vs. Vivian
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupSergio Pettis vs Kyle Vivian
Fight LocationCanada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Kyle Vivian Record at Bout (Opponent)0-2-0
Sergio Pettis Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Eighteen-year-old Sergio Pettis launched his pro career in highlight fashion, landing a clean head kick on Vivian to score a TKO victory in only 1:46 of the first round.
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