Bellator MMA 258: Archuleta Vs. Pettis Official Results

#1-Sergio Pettis (21-5) defeated c-Juan Archuleta (25-3) through unanimous choice (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Sergio Pettis after profitable the title: “It feels nice [to win a world title in front of his brother, Anthony Pettis]. He’s been telling me I’m the most effective ever since I began this and to lastly be capable of be part of him and get my very own belt is wonderful. It seems like a dream come true. Huge thanks to Juan Archuleta for this chance and for the combat. You’re a troublesome athlete, a terrific father and thanks for the whole lot.

“I knew I used to be simply getting the higher of the exchanges. He hit me with some good photographs however I knew my photographs had been hitting him a little bit cleaner, a little bit bit more durable. I used to be very calculated, calm. He stated there was a storm coming and there was heavy tides however I used to be out right here and I used to be water tonight. I used to be simply flowing. It was my night time.

“I do know Raufeon [Stots] is a good athlete, a terrific father as effectively. He’s a terrific teammate who helped me prep for this combat. My takedown protection was on level thanks Raufeon Stots. It’s what it’s. He’s acquired a household to feed. He’s acquired one other child on the best way so it’s what it’s. I’m not right here to remove anybody’s alternative simply because we’re on the identical group. I’ll all the time have love for Rauf but when that’s what it needs to be, I suppose that’s what it needs to be.

“I additionally want to name out Horiguchi. I’d like to characterize BELLATOR vs. Rizin. Ant’s acquired two belts and it’d be a terrific alternative to get my second belt as effectively.”

Anthony Johnson (23-6) defeated Jose “Gugu” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC) through KO (punch) a 1:30 of spherical two

“Rumble” Johnson on returning to motion:

“I felt like I used to be dwelling. I felt like this was pure and what I’m purported to do. I didn’t really feel uncomfortable. You understand me. I am going out right here and I actually swing and I actually give it my all.

“It’s going to be a hell of a combat. I like [Vadim] Nemkov. He brings it. He’s the overall bundle. He can submit you. He can take you down and he can strike. There’s nothing that that man can’t do. I look ahead to testing him with my previous expertise. We’re nonetheless in with the previous. We’re not in with the brand new.”

Peter Queally (13-5-1) defeated #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) through TKO (physician’s stoppage) at :01 of spherical three

Peter Queally speaks submit victory:

“It was plenty of ache, however you realize me. You’ll want to kill me to get me out of right here. In case you suppose you’re going to cease me with leg kicks, you want one other plan. It’s not going to occur.

“That is what I like. You understand me. I wish to combat. An actual combat. And that’s why I wished to combat Patricky and that’s why I wish to combat his brother subsequent. It’s one all. Let’s me and Patricio settle this SBG-Pitbull feud now. That’s the one solution to do it. I feel he’s going to win the match towards AJ. Good luck to him. After which he ought to defend his belt towards me. Let’s settle this as soon as and for all. He has to have respect for what I did to his brother there. And if he doesn’t wish to combat me after that, then I’m going to lose respect for him.”

#2-Michael Web page (19-1) defeated #6-Derek Anderson (17-4, 1 NC) through TKO (physician’s stoppage) at 5:00 of spherical one

Michael Web page on what’s subsequent…

“He’s a troublesome man. I actually do respect that man. Very robust, younger man. He can be again. 100% I do know that. We’ll in all probability find yourself assembly once more and it will likely be a special combat. I’m used to robust guys. Robust guys are solely good once they can hit their goal. Energy means the whole lot when you’ll be able to land it but it surely means nothing when you’ll be able to’t, and that’s my complete factor.

“Everyone is aware of who I would like. There’s one redemption combat I’m searching for. He’s continually acquired excuses. For me now, I’m not even involved in calling his title. Everybody is aware of who he’s. We are going to meet.”

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Preliminary Card Outcomes:

#4-Raufeon Stots (16-1) defeated #7-Josh Hill (20-3) through unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lorenz Larkin (23-7, 1 NC) defeated Rafael Carvalho (16-6) through break up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

#2-Patchy Combine (14-1) defeated Albert Morales (10-7-1) through submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:40 of spherical three

#6-Johnny Eblen (8-0) defeated Daniel Madrid (18-7) through KO (punches) at 2:44 of spherical one

Johnny Campbell (21-13, 1 NC) defeated Henry Corrales (18-6) through submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:12 of spherical two

Johnny Soto (4-1) defeated Weber Almeida (5-1) through unanimous choice (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Erik Perez (20-8) defeated Blaine Shutt (8-5) through unanimous choice (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

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