Sergio Pettis frustrates fans and beats Moreno at UFC Mexico

Pettis (left) defeated Moreno (right) in the UFC Mexico. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter / UFC_Brasil

The UFC flyweight division has a new rising star. North American Sergio Pettis, brother of the former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, scored his fourth consecutive victory in the octagon and is already one of the contenders for the Demetrious Johnson. In the main fight UFC Mexico, an event held in the early hours of this Sunday, he won Brandon Moreno in the unanimous decision (49-46, 48-46, 48-46) and should debut among the top five in the 56,7 kg division.

Despite the great moment inside the octagon, Pettis preferred to be cautious before talking about a possible duel for the belt. “Of course I want to fight for the title, but I think there's still a lot to work on to get there,” said the fighter still in the octagon.

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Pettis wins and consolidates himself in the division

Despite Pettis' victory, it was Brandon Moreno which started better. With the support of the fans, the Mexican managed a takedown at the beginning of the fight and reached Sergio's back, but was unable to finish the fight throughout the entire period. However, from the second round onwards the story of the fight began to change.

In the second round, Pettis distanced himself and worked well on his movement in the stand-up fight. The North American combined punches and kicks that frustrated the Mexican. History repeated itself in the third round.

With the front on the cards, Sergio Pettis abused his movement in the fourth round. Already in despair, Moreno still managed to return the fight to the ground in the fifth round, but already very tired, he was unable to advance in his positions on the ground. In the end, Sergio Pettis won with a unanimous decision from the judges.

Rashad Evans loses another

the phase of Rashad evans It's not the best. Main star of UFC Mexico, the former light heavyweight champion suffered his fourth consecutive defeat and hasn't known what it's like to win since November 2013 – when he beat Chael Sonnen. On Saturday night, Evans fought a balanced fight against Sam alvey, but after 15 minutes of competition, ‘Sugar’ ended up defeated by unanimous decision from the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

UFC Mexico results

MAIN CARD
Flyweight: Sergio Pettis defeated Brandon Moreno in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-46, 48-46)

Straw weight: Alexa grasso derrotou Randa markos in the decision  in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Welterweight Weight: Niko Price defeated Alan Jouban via TKO at 1m44s of R1

Featherweight: Humberto Bandenay defeated Martín Bravo by knockout 26 seconds into R1

Average weight: Sam alvey derrotou Rashad evans in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Bantamweight: Alejandro Pérez defeated Andre Soukhamthath via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight: Jack hermansson defeated Bradley Scott by technical knockout at 3:51 of R1

Flyweight: Dustin Ortiz defeated Hector Sandoval by knockout 15 seconds into R1;

Bantamweight: Rani Yaya submitted Enrique Briones with a Kimura 2m01s into R1

Bantamweight: José Alberto Quiñonez defeated Diego Rivas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight: Joseph Morales submitted Roberto Sanchez with a rear naked choke at 3:56 of R1

Welterweight: Jordan Rinaldi submitted Álvaro Herrera with a choke at 2:01 of R1

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