The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a compelling bantamweight showcase bout between former Bellator champions Sergio Pettis (23-7) and Raufeon Stots (21-2). This highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for June 27, 2025, at PFL 7 in Chicago, Illinois .MMAmania.com
Fighter Profiles
Sergio Pettis
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Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion
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Record: 23 wins, 7 losses
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Last Fight: Unanimous decision loss to Kyoji Horiguchi at RIZIN 47 in June 2024
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Notable Achievements: Defeated Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 297 in June 2023Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1BBC+4MMAmania.com+4MMA Junkie+4BBC+2FanSid
Raufeon Stots
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Former Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion
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Record: 21 wins, 2 losses
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Last Fight: Submission victory over Marcos Breno at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in October 2024
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Notable Achievements: Defeated Juan Archuleta to win the interim title at Bellator 279 in April 2022
Recent Performance
Pettis is looking to rebound from a two-fight losing streak, having lost his title to Patchy Mix and subsequently falling to Horiguchi. Stots, on the other hand, has secured two consecutive victories since his knockout loss to Mix in the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix final in April 2023 .
Former Teammates Turned Rivals
Both fighters have trained at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, adding an intriguing layer to this matchup. Their familiarity with each other’s styles could play a significant role in the bout’s dynamics.Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
Event Details
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Event: PFL 7
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Date: June 27, 2025
- Time : 10:30 pm ET
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Broadcast: ESPN
The event will also feature a Middleweight semifinal between Fabian Edwards and Josh Silveira, as well as other notable matchups across various weight classes .MMAmania.com
