Sergio Pettis

Sergio Pettis
Born August 18, 1993
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Other names The Phenom
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach 69.0 in (175 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Team Roufusport
Rank      2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo[2]
     Black belt in Roufusport Kickboxing[2]
     purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 12
By knockout 3
By submission 3
By decision 6
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Amateur career
Total 4
Wins 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
Other information
Notable relatives Anthony Pettis, brother
Website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sergio Jerome Pettis[3] (born August 18, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Pettis went to Pius XI High School.[4] He is the younger brother of former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pettis turned pro on September 10, 2011 against Kyle Vivian at Canadian Fighting Championship 7. He won via TKO in the first round.

On January 7, 2012 Sergio took on Mike Lindquist at Madtown Throwdown 26. He won via submission in round one.

Pettis fought Tom McKenna at LFC 53. He won via first round submission.

Pettis then took on Tony Zelinski at NAFC: Unleashed. He won via second round TKO.

Pettis took on Chris Haney at NAFC: Colosseum. He won via unanimous decision.

In his next fight, Pettis defeated Jimmy Jones via unanimous decision at RFA 4-Griffin vs Escudero.[5]

Pettis was originally set to face Matt Manzanares at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 7, but Manzanares was forced out of the bout due to injury. RFA could not find another opponent for Sergio, therefore the bout was scrapped. Pettis is now set to face Josh Robinson at NAFC: Battleground.[6] Pettis improved his record to an unblemished 7-0 with the unanimous decision victory. [7]

Resurrection Fighting Alliance announced that Pettis will take on UFC vet Jeff Curran for the inaugural RFA Flyweight Championship at RFA 8 on June 21, 2013 inside the historic The Rave/Eagles Club Milwaukee, Wisc.[8] Curran was forced out of the bout due to personal reasons, RFA President Ed Soares reported that Dillard Pegg will take his place and fight Pettis for the flyweight title. [9] He won via KO in the first round to win the RFA flyweight title.[10]

Pettis faced James Porter for the NAFC Bantamweight Championship, at NAFC: Battle in the Ballroom on September 28, 2013.[11] [12] Pettis won via first round submission and was subsequently signed by the UFC.[13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pettis was expected to make his promotional debut against Vaughan Lee in a bantamweight bout on November 16, 2013 at UFC 167.[14] A week before the fight Lee was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Will Campuzano.[15][16] Pettis won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his second UFC bout, Pettis faced Alex Caceres at UFC on Fox 10 on January 25, 2014.[17] He lost the back-and-forth fight via rear-naked choke submission late in the third round. Despite the loss, Pettis won a Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[18]

Pettis faced Yaotzin Meza on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Pettis faced Matt Hobar on December 6, 2014 at UFC 181.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision. The bout also earned Pettis his second Fight of the Night bonus award.[22]

Pettis faced Ryan Benoit in a flyweight bout on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185.[23] After winning the first round, Pettis was dropped by left hook and finished off with a flurry of ground and pound from Benoit in the second round.[24]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

Sergio is the youngest brother of Anthony and Ray Pettis. Graduated from Allen High School in June of 2012[25] On November 23, 2003, their father, Eugene Pettis, Jr., was stabbed to death by a robber at a friend's house.[26]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–2 Ryan Benoit TKO (punches) UFC 185 March 14, 2015 2 1:34 Dallas, Texas, United States Return to Flyweight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–1 Matt Hobar Decision (unanimous) UFC 181 December 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–1 Yaotzin Meza Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov June 7, 2014 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–1 Alex Caceres Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 2014 3 4:39 Chicago, Illinois, United States Fight of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Will Campuzano Decision (unanimous) UFC 167 November 16, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 James Porter Submission (kimura) NAFC: Battle in the Ballroom September 28, 2013 1 2:33 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Won the NAFC Bantamweight Championship; Return to Bantamweight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Dillard Pegg TKO (punches) RFA 8 June 21, 2013 1 0:51 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Won inaugural RFA Flyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Josh Robinson Decision (unanimous) NAFC: Battleground March 29, 2013 3 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Jimmy Jones Decision (unanimous) RFA 4 November 2, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Tom McKenna Submission (guillotine choke) LOF 53 - Memorium June 16, 2012 1 3:52 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Chris Haney Decision (unanimous) NAFC - Collosseum May 4, 2012 3 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Mike Lindquist Submission (arm-triangle choke) Madtown Throwdown 26 - The Return January 7, 2012 1 1:43 Madison, Wisconsin, United States Return to Flyweight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Tony Zelinski TKO (head kick) NAFC - Unleashed November 18, 2011 2 1:59 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Bantamweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Kyle Vivian TKO (head kick) CFC 7- Canadian Fighting Championship September 10, 2011 1 1:46 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 185 Pettis vs. Dos Anjos". UFC.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Sergio Pettis - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-16-13MMA.pdf
  4. ↑ "Sergio Pettis Pius High Alum". Retrieved 2014.
  5. ↑ "RFA signs undefeated Duke Roufus kickboxing protégé Sergio Pettis".
  6. ↑ "RFA 7 Gets New Main Event; Sergio Pettis Now Tops March 29 NAFC Show".
  7. ↑ "Sergio Pettis dominates at NAFC: Battleground, possible move to the UFC next".
  8. ↑ Press Release (April 28, 2013). "RFA 8 Fight Card Announced with Two Title Fights, Including Sergio Pettis vs. Jeff Curran". MMAWeekly.com.
  9. ↑ "Jeff Curran Out of RFA 8 Main Event; Sergio Pettis Gets New Opponent".
  10. ↑ "RFA 8 results: Pettis wins quick, Palmer edges Downing".
  11. ↑ "NAFC: Battle in the Ballroom".
  12. ↑ "Top flyweight prospect Sergio Pettis: 'I'm ready to step up to the next level'".
  13. ↑ "Sergio Pettis Signs With the UFC, Bantamweight Debut Tentatively Set for UFC 167". cagepotato.com. October 1, 2013.
  14. ↑ Staff (2013-10-01). "Vaughan Lee vs. Sergio Pettis in the works for UFC 167". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  15. ↑ Staff (2013-11-05). "Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  16. ↑ Staff. "Will Campuzano returns to UFC, meets Sergio Pettis at UFC 167". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
  17. ↑ Dave Reid (2013-12-19). "Alex Caceres vs Sergio Pettis Expected For UFC on FOX 10". mmainsider.net. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  18. ↑ Staff (2014-01-25). "UFC on FOX 10 bonuses: Caceres earns $100K, Cerrone and Pettis each pocket $50K". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  19. ↑ Dana Becker (March 26, 2014). "UFC Fight Night New Mexico scores Meza-Pettis". fightline.com. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  20. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-06-07). "UFC Fight Night 42 results: Sergio Pettis edges Yaotzin Meza". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  21. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2014-10-09). "UFC 181 Update: Sergio Pettis to battle Matt Hobar in bantamweight duel". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
  22. ↑ Staff (2014-12-06). "UFC 181 Bonuses: Anthony Pettis, Sergio Pettis, Josh Samman, Matt Hobar Get $50K". sherdog.com.
  23. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-01-08). "Sergio Pettis returns to flyweight, faces Ryan Benoit at UFC 185 in Dallas". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-01-13.
  24. ↑ Tim Burke (2015-03-14). "UFC 185 prelims results: Benoit upsets Pettis". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  25. ↑ "Sergio Pettis: The Future is Now".
  26. ↑ "Fight Path: WEC's Anthony Pettis found MMA after father's tragic death", by Kyle Nagels, MMAFighting.com