Sergio Pettis successfully defended his Bellator bantamweight title, and Anthony Pettis won $122,500 after placing a $50,000 bet on his brother’s victory.
No one could have been more delighted than Sergio Pettis on Friday night at Bellator 297—except maybe his older brother, Anthony Pettis. In the co-main event, the younger Pettis successfully defended his Bellator bantamweight title, fending off Patricio Pitbull’s daring bid for history. Sergio Pettis emerged victorious in a five-round decision with scores of 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46.
Pitbull’s quest for the title dominated the headlines leading up to Bellator 297. He aimed to become the first-ever three-division champion of a major MMA organization, a formidable challenge for Pettis. Adding to the pressure, Sergio’s bout was his first since December 2021, and he had suffered a torn ACL in 2022. Nonetheless, his older brother’s faith in him never wavered.
After Sergio’s victory, Anthony shared a winning betting ticket on Twitter, revealing that he had made a substantial profit from his sibling’s underdog win. With a $50,000 wager placed on his younger brother at +145 odds, Anthony ultimately cashed in a staggering total payout of $122,500.