Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BantamweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Sergio Pettis
The Phenom
18-5-0
RESULT

Sergio Pettis def. Kyoji Horiguchi (TKO)

TKO · Round 4 · 3:24
Kyoji Horiguchi
Karate Kid
36-6-0 (1 NC)
Friday, December 3, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Sergio Pettis defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO in round 4 (3:24) in the Bantamweight title main event of Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi, held Friday, December 3, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sergio Pettis vs Kyoji Horiguchi?

Sergio Pettis defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO in round 4 (3:24) in the Bantamweight title main event of Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi, held Friday, December 3, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Sergio Pettis 40%60% Kyoji Horiguchi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-5-0
Record
36-6-0 (1 NC)
1808
Power Index rating
1882
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
35
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
63"
160 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Style Matchup

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vs
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Sergio Pettis

No background on record

Camp Roufusport · United States

Kyoji Horiguchi

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Japan

Striking Profile

3.88
SLpM
3.64
37%
Str. Acc.
47%
2.91
SApM
2.08
65%
Str. Def.
64%

Grappling Profile

0.85
TD Avg.
1.67
40%
TD Acc.
40%
67%
TD Def.
61%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Sergio Pettis · 2-3
  • L
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee · Apr 11, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 4:31 · Featherweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Road to IPBL 2 · Mar 7, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    RIZIN 47 · Jun 9, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
Kyoji Horiguchi · 4-1
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi · Jun 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:42 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira · Feb 7, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker · Nov 22, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 2:18 · Flyweight
  • W
    RIZIN 49: Decade · Dec 31, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    RIZIN 47 · Jun 9, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 13 fights
50.8
Avg sig. strikes
53.2
0.67
Avg takedowns
1.77
1:27
Avg control time
3:26
96
Career high strikes
110
3
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Sergio Pettis
Strike target
Kyoji Horiguchi
80%
Head
78%
10%
Body
14%
11%
Leg
8%
Sergio Pettis
Strike position
Kyoji Horiguchi
85%
Distance
52%
7%
Clinch
23%
8%
Ground
25%