BELLATOR 258 RESULTS: ARCHULETA VS. PETTIS RESULTS & POST FIGHT INTERVIEWS

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS, QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 258: ARCHULETA VS. PETTIS

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POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE 

 #1-Sergio Pettis (21-5) defeated c-Juan Archuleta (25-3) through unanimous resolution (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 a part of him and get my very own belt is superb. It appears like a dream come true. Huge thanks to Juan Archuleta for this chance and for the struggle. You’re a tricky athlete, a fantastic 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 pictures however I knew my pictures have been hitting him somewhat cleaner, somewhat bit tougher. I used to be very calculated, calm. He mentioned 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 fantastic father as properly. He’s a fantastic teammate who helped me prep for this struggle. My takedown protection was on level thanks Raufeon Stots. It’s what it’s. He’s bought a household to feed. He’s bought one other child on the way in which 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 at all times have love for Rauf but when that’s what it needs to be, I assume that’s what it needs to be.

“I additionally wish to name out Horiguchi. I’d like to characterize BELLATOR vs. Rizin. Ant’s bought two belts and it’d be a fantastic alternative to get my second belt as properly.”

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 residence. I felt like this was pure and what I’m speculated 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 struggle. I like [Vadim] Nemkov. He brings it. He’s the full package deal. 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 publish victory: 

“It was loads of ache, however you understand me. You must 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 struggle. An actual struggle. And that’s why I wished to struggle Patricky and that’s why I wish to struggle 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 believe he’s going to win the match in opposition to AJ. Good luck to him. After which he ought to defend his belt in opposition to 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 struggle 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 tricky man. I actually do respect that man. Very powerful, younger man. He shall be again. A hundred percent I do know that. We’ll most likely find yourself assembly once more and it is going to be a distinct struggle. I’m used to powerful guys. Robust guys are solely good once they can hit their goal. Energy means the whole lot when you possibly can land it nevertheless it means nothing when you possibly can’t, and that’s my entire factor.

“Everyone is aware of who I need. There’s one redemption struggle I’m in search of. He’s continually bought excuses. For me now, I’m not even involved in calling his identify. Everybody is aware of who he’s. We are going to meet.”

Preliminary Card Outcomes:

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

Lorenz Larkin (23-7, 1 NC) defeated Rafael Carvalho (16-6) through break up resolution (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 resolution (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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

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