Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi fight for the bantamweight belt at Bellator 272 this Friday

S. Pettis and K. Horiguchi face each other in the Bellator 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @bellatormma

The Bellator bantamweight (under 61,2kg) title fight is about to be put on the line. This Friday (3), the fight between Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi headlines edition No. 272, in the United States. In total, 11 duels are scheduled, with two other Brazilians.

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At similar moments in their careers, Pettis and Horiguchi face each other, ready to end the discussion about the best bantamweight in the organization. The champion tries to defend his title for the first time, while the challenger returns to the company after holding the RIZIN FF belt.

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Brazil has two representatives. Vinícius de Jesus, from Rio Grande do Sul, tries to recover from the setback he suffered to Austin vanderford and now measures forces against Levan Chokheli. Killys Mota, in turn, fights against Mike Hamel, which is expected to be third on the preliminary card.

Sergio Pettis x Kyoji Horiguchi

Hired by Bellator in 2020 after fluctuations in his time in the UFC, Sergio Pettis has won his three fights in the organization so far and has established himself as one of the main names in the division today. Anthony's brother even managed to reach the top in May this year, when he beat Juan Archuleta in a unanimous decision by the judges.

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On the other hand, Kyoji Horiguchi returns to Scott Coker's company after a stint at the Japanese event RIZIN FF, where he achieved a victory and another defeat, both against Kai Asakura, for the division title. In his first stint, the Asian managed to hold the belt, but he didn't even have the chance to defend it.

Pettis has a record of 21 triumphs and five setbacks in professional MMA. More experienced, Horiguchi has a record of 29 positive results and three negative results in his career.

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Brazilian representatives

The preliminary card of Bellator 272 features the participation of two Brazilian athletes. Representative of the middleweights (up to 83,9kg.), Vinicius de Jesus is in his second stint with the organization, but has only had one fight since his return. He has a commitment against Levan Chokheli.

The first Brazilian to step onto the decagon at the event, Killys Mota is a former LFA champion and has already made two appearances for the franchise. In his debut, the fighter beat Mandel Nialo and, in the next fight, he was knocked out by Derek Anderson. He now faces Mike Hamel to return to the path of triumphs.