The return of Bellator MMA [1] marked a big night for Sergio Pettis.
Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, claimed a main event victory over Ricky Bandejas at Bellator 242 Friday night.
After months off due to the coronavirus, Bellator returned with a shortened card. The main card aired live on Paramount Network and streamed on DAZN, while prelims streamed live on the Bellator YouTube page.
Last night was our first night back in action and #Bellator242 [2] delivered.
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Pettis swept all three scorecards from all three judges to improve to 20-5 overall. The loss dropped Bandejas to 13-4 in his career.
In the co-main event, Jason Jackson claimed a decision over Jordan Mein. Jackson, now 12-4, also swept all three rounds on all three scorecards.
Jay Jay Wilson remained unbeaten, claiming a split decision over Tywan Claxton.
In the main card opener, top prospect Aaron Pico submitted Solo Hatley Jr. in just 2:10, locking in a rear-naked choke.
.@RudySchaffroth [6] and @HyltonRas [7] kick off the #Bellator242 [2] prelims tonight!
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Mark Lemminger, Raufeon Stots and Ras Hylton all earned prelim wins.
Bellator 242: Pettis Vs. Bandejas Results
Sergio Pettis (20-5) defeated Ricky Bandejas (13-4) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jason Jackson (12-4) defeated Jordan Mein (31-13) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jay Jay Wilson (6-0) defeated Tywan Claxton (6-2) via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
Aaron Pico (6-3) defeated Solo Hatley, Jr. (8-3) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:10 of round one
Mark Lemminger (1-1) defeated Jake Smith (7-4) via TKO (strikes) at 4:46 of round two
Raufeon Stots (14-1) defeated Cass Bell (5-1) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:24 of round three
Ras Hylton (6-4) defeated Rudy Schaffroth (6-2, 1 NC) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)