Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA wrapped up its 2021 season with a spectacular event at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Bellator 272 had it all, including an incredible comeback victory and Knockout of the Year candidate in the main event.
With the bantamweight title on the line, Kyoji Horiguchi was imposing his will until a special moment in the fourth round.
Sergio Pettis was able to shake off a takedown attempt, just missed on a hail mary headkick attempt, and then connected with a perfectly placed spinning backfist that immediately knocked Horiguchi out cold to retain his belt.
“I came out here and got beaten up for four rounds. When it happened, I was just like, ‘Man I am losing this fight. I’ve got to do something spectacular.’ It (the decisive punch that ended the fight) came at the right time,” Pettis said after the highlight reel finish.
😱 @SergioPettis turns the tide with a spinning back fist KO out of NOWHERE!
👑The Bantamweight champ retains in spectacular fashion LIVE on @SHOsports. #Bellator272 pic.twitter.com/2KEQPRrlIR
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) December 4, 2021
“I needed to face some adversity, and tonight Horiguchi gave me all of that. It was hard trying to time his rhythm, trying to get his movement down. My coaches always tell me, ‘If you open up, you could be one of the best in the world.’ That what I’m pushing for.”
If you missed out on Friday night’s action, we have you covered.
A full look at the Bellator 272 results can be seen below.
Bellator 272 Results
.@sergiopettis OUTTA NOWHERE! 😱 😱 😱 😱
What a way to end the 2021 Bellator MMA season LIVE on @SHOsports. #Bellator272 pic.twitter.com/g8Kstu4E3v
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) December 4, 2021
- Champ Sergio Pettis def. Kyoji Horiguchi via knockout (spinning backfist) – Round 4, 3:24, to defend bantamweight title
- Jeremy Kennedy def. Emmanuel Sanchez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Josh Hill def. Jared Scoggins knockout (punch) – Round 2, 0:56
- Johnny Eblen def. Collin Huckbody TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:11
- Alexander Shabliy def. Bobby King unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – Round 3, 5:00
- Kai Kamaka def. John de Jesus unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – Round 3, 5:00
- Levan Chokheli def. Vinicius de Jesus unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) – Round 3, 5:00
- Justin Montalvo def. Jacob Bohn unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28) – Round 3, 5:00
- Mike Hamel def. Killys Mota split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) – Round 3, 5:00
- Spike Carlyle def. Dan Moret technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:58
- Kyle Crutchmer def. Oliver Enkamp unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – Round 3, 5:00
