Bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis reveals his 'trump card' to defeat Kyoji Horiguchi at Bellator 272

S. Pettis celebrates after winning the bantamweight belt Photo: Instagram/Bellator

Ready to make his first defense of the bantamweight belt (under 61,2kg), Sergio Pettis revealed how he intends to defeat Kyoji Horiguchi in the Bellator 272. In a press conference before this Friday's event (03), the champion stated that he is ready to 'survive' any area of ​​the game but believes that his striking will be his main weapon to emerge victorious.

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“Personally, I feel that my strong point is fighting on the feet. Wherever the fight goes, I'll be ready, but I think my reach and my punch will be the difference in this fight. I believe I can take advantage of that and really go out there and dictate the pace of the duel with my reach. I can't waste any movement or emotions in there, so I'm excited,” said Pettis.

Hired by Bellator in 2020, Sergio has won his three fights in the organization so far. His 'coronation' took place last May, when he defeated Juan Archuleta in a unanimous decision by the judges and became bantamweight champion. The North American has a record of 21 triumphs and five setbacks in professional MMA.