• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On Friday, May 7, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, USA, Juan «The Spaniard» Archuleta will go head-to-head with Sergio «The Phenom» Pettis in an 5-round bantamweight showdown for Bellator MMA title. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis
Juan «The Spaniard» Archuleta
Juan Archuleta
Sergio «The Phenom» Pettis
Sergio Pettis
USAUSA USAUSA
25 - 2 - 0
(11 KOs)
20 - 5 - 0
(3 KOs)
Titles held
Bellator MMA (bantamweight)
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bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
Age:
33 years 27 years
Age
7 years 9 years
Pro
237 days 287 days
Inactive
Wins:
93% 80%
Win Rate
44% 15%
KO Win Rate
4% 20%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
7% 20%
Loss Rate
0% 20%
KO Loss Rate
50% 20%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
5′ 8″ (173 cm) 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Height
orthodox orthodox
Stance
Current World champion
More professional fights
No KO losses
Less inactive days
Younger
More years pro
Sergio Pettis won by unanimous decision (UD).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of Bellator 258 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Friday, May 7 at 9:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Friday, May 7 at 9:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 AM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 AM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 8 at 11:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 PM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Archuleta vs Pettis Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Friday, May 7.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
bantamweight (135 lbs)Juan ArchuletaSergio PettisFor Bellator MMA tit.
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Anthony JohnsonYoel Romero
lightweight (155 lbs)Patricky PitbullPeter Queally
welterweight (170 lbs)Michael PageDerek Anderson
welterweight (170 lbs)Lorenz LarkinCostello van Steenis
bantamweight (135 lbs)Raufeon StotsJosh Hill
middleweight (185 lbs)Johnny EblenDaniel Madrid
featherweight (145 lbs)Weber AlmeidaJohnny Soto
lightweight (155 lbs)Alan OmerBryce Logan
featherweight (145 lbs)Henry CorralesJohnny Campbell
bantamweight (135 lbs)Erik PerezBlaine Shutt
Juan «The Spaniard» Archuleta

Juan «The Spaniard» Archuleta

Juan Archuleta is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Archuleta has been performing for 7 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Juan Archuleta took place on September 12, 2020 against Patrick MixPatrick Mix.
Archuleta won by unanimous decision (UD).

Juan Archuleta vs. Patrick Mix 

Juan Archuleta's last fight

First World Title

On September 12, 2020 Juan Archuleta became the Bellator MMA bantamweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.

MMA Career

How many fights did Juan Archuleta have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-09-29 Rajabali Shaidullaev Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2024-06-09 Kleber Koike Erbst Loss
Submission (Inverted Heel Hook)
2023-12-31 Kai Asakura Loss
TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches)
2023-07-30 Hiromasa Ougikubo Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-05-06 Naoki Inoue Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-12-31 Soo Chul Kim Win
Decision (Split)
2022-10-01 Enrique Barzola Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-04-23 Raufeon Stots Loss
KO (Head Kick and Elbows)
2021-05-07 Sergio Pettis Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-09-12 Patrick Mix Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-01-25 Henry Corrales Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-09-28 Patricio Freire Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-06-14 Eduardo Dantas Win
KO (Punch)
2019-01-26 Ricky Bandejas Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-11-30 Jeremy Spoon Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-06-29 Robbie Peralta Win
KO (Punches)
2018-03-02 William Joplin Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-12-03 Mark Dickman Win
TKO (Retirement)
2017-09-02 Adel Altamimi Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-04-08 Vytautas Sadauskas Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-03-18 Brandon Hastings Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-12-18 Derrick Mandell Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-10-22 Jay Bogan Win
TKO (Retirement)
2016-07-23 Jordan Griffin Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-06-04 Chris Tickle Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-03-26 Emilio Chavez Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-01-23 Luis Guerra Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-11-21 Andrew Natividad Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-10-23 Alfred Khashakyan Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-10-10 Alex Valdez Win
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2015-03-28 Andres Ponce Loss
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2014-11-22 Ralph Acosta Win
Decision (Split)
2014-10-11 Valentino Beatty Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-08-30 Casey Doyle Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-07-19 Justin Santistevan Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-08-09 David Duran Win
Decision (Unanimous)

All Juan Archuleta's Losses

Who all beat Juan Archuleta?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-09-29 Rajabali Shaidullaev Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2024-06-09 Kleber Koike Erbst Loss
Submission (Inverted Heel Hook)
2023-12-31 Kai Asakura Loss
TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches)
2022-04-23 Raufeon Stots Loss
KO (Head Kick and Elbows)
2021-05-07 Sergio Pettis Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-09-28 Patricio Freire Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-03-28 Andres Ponce Loss
Submission (Triangle Choke)

Juan «The Spaniard» Archuleta Highlights

Sergio «The Phenom» Pettis

Sergio «The Phenom» Pettis

Sergio Pettis is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Pettis has been performing for 9 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Sergio Pettis took place on July 24, 2020 against Ricky Bandejas.
Pettis won by unanimous decision (UD).

MMA Career

How many fights did Sergio Pettis have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-06-09 Kyoji Horiguchi Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-11-17 Patrick Mix Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2023-06-16 Patricio Freire Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-12-03 Kyoji Horiguchi Win
KO (Spinning Backfist)
2021-05-07 Juan Archuleta Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-07-24 Ricky Bandejas Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-01-25 Alfred Khashakyan Win
Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2019-09-21 Tyson Nam Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-12-15 Rob Font Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-10-06 Jussier Formiga Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-06-09 Joseph Benavidez Win
Decision (Split)
2017-12-02 Henry Cejudo Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-08-05 Brandon Moreno Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-01-15 John Moraga Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-04-23 Chris Kelades Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-10-03 Chris Cariaso Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-03-14 Ryan Benoit Loss
TKO (Punches)
2014-12-06 Matt Hobar Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-06-07 Yaotzin Meza Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-01-25 Alex Caceres Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2013-11-16 Will Campuzano Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-09-28 James Porter Win
Submission (Kimura)
2013-06-21 Dillard Pegg Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-03-29 Josh Robinson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-11-02 Jimmy Jones Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-06-16 Tom McKenna Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2012-05-04 Chris Haney Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-01-07 Mike Lindquist Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2011-11-18 Tony Zelinski Win
TKO (Head Kick)
2011-09-10 Kyle Vivian Win
TKO (Head Kick)

All Sergio Pettis's Losses

Who all beat Sergio Pettis?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-06-09 Kyoji Horiguchi Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-11-17 Patrick Mix Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-12-15 Rob Font Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-10-06 Jussier Formiga Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-12-02 Henry Cejudo Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-03-14 Ryan Benoit Loss
TKO (Punches)
2014-01-25 Alex Caceres Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

Sergio «The Phenom» Pettis Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Archuleta or Pettis?

Archuleta and Pettis are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Juan Archuleta will win by technical knockout.

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