Sergio Pettis displays on Rizin 47 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi

Sergio Pettis wasn’t in a position to replicate what he did to Kyoji Horiguchi again in 2021.

The 2 fought this Sunday in Tokyo, Japan in the principle occasion of Rizin 47. Pettis (23-7), who had defeated Horiguchi (33-5-1) by knockout of their first outing below the Bellator banner, misplaced a unanimous determination. The previous Bellator champion didn’t count on to get beat within the vogue that he did, and was stunned with how issues went down.

“He went on the market and obtained comfy,” Pettis stated when requested about his determination loss on the Rizin 47 post-fight press convention. “He put me on my again and managed me within the corners, and did a very good job within the wrestling division.

“Like I stated, that is one thing I’ve all the time lacked all through my profession, and it’s an eye-opener. I’ve been prepping for all these wrestlers my entire profession, however there are some guys that also sneak by means of, and Horiguchi ended up being a type of guys. It’s what it’s, and I’ll get higher at that.”

Pettis is at present signed with PFL and has but to debut below the brand new regime, because the promotion purchased Bellator again in November. He says a return to the PFL-Bellator cage is subsequent for him.

“I’ve lots of stuff to get again to at residence with Bellator and the PFL,” Pettis stated. “I’ve lots of alternatives there for me, however I’m down for wherever the journey takes me. I began my profession within the UFC for six years and once I was youthful I believed that’s the place I used to be going to be my entire life, however I went over to Bellator and obtained a possibility to come back over right here for Rizin. I’m down for every time the martial arts street takes me. I’m a martial artist on the finish of the day.”

Rizin 47 marked the primary time that Pettis fights in Japan. Total, he had a optimistic expertise, and would like to do it once more, however this time get his hand raised.

“I felt there was some love from the followers, and normally the Japanese followers are superb,” Pettis stated. “They’re very supportive and really good. It was superb to see how each seat was stuffed from starting to finish. Again within the states, it’s the other. They wait until the principle occasion for the gang to be stuffed. The manufacturing and every little thing behind the scenes was superb, so thanks. What a possibility. I’ll always remember this second, regardless that I misplaced.”