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sports2 years ago

Sergio Pettis thwarts Patricio Pitbull's three-division attempt to retain Bellator title.

Sergio Pettis retained his Bellator bantamweight title by defeating Patricio Freire via unanimous decision, denying him the chance to make history by winning a third divisional title. Pettis controlled the fight throughout, despite Freire having some early moments. Pettis will now look to unify the Bellator bantamweight title against interim champion Patchy Mix later this year. In the main event, Vadim Nemkov successfully defended his light heavyweight title against Yoel Romero via unanimous decision.

mma2 years ago

"Recapping Bellator 297: Pettis defends title, Nemkov vs Romero highlights, and more"

Sergio Pettis successfully defended his bantamweight belt against Patricio Freire at Bellator 297 in a lopsided victory. Pettis returned from an 18-month hiatus due to injury and showcased his striking and wrestling skills, while Freire was unsuccessful in his attempt to capture a third Bellator belt. Twitter reactions praised Pettis' performance and speculated on his next opponent, with many looking forward to a potential matchup with Patchy Mix.

sports2 years ago

Bellator 297: Weigh-in Results and Lineup Preview

Bellator 297 weigh-ins took place in Chicago, with light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov and challenger Yoel Romero making weight for their main event fight. Bantamweight champ Sergio Pettis and featherweight titleholder Patricio Freire also weighed in, with Freire coming in lighter than necessary for his bantamweight debut. The main card will be on Showtime, following prelims on MMA Junkie.