Mitch McKee Uses Wrestling to Beat Sergio Pettis by Decision at PFL Chicago

Mitch McKee used strong wrestling and top control to beat Sergio Pettis by unanimous decision in the main event at PFL Chicago. McKee took Pettis down early and kept control on the mat to earn a 29-28 sweep on all three scorecards.

Fight recap

McKee opened the fight with fast takedowns and heavy grappling. He pressured Pettis with sustained top control and ground-and-pound through the first round. Pettis tried to work from his back but could not stop McKee’s wrestling.

In the second round, McKee kept the fight on the canvas. Pettis hunted submissions and had a few attempts, but McKee defended well and escaped when he needed to. The grappling battle stayed in McKee’s favor.

Needing a finish in the final round, Pettis tried to use more striking. He landed some shots, but McKee again answered with takedowns and control time. The judges scored the fight 29-28 across the board for McKee.

What this result means

This was McKee’s first fight in the PFL. He showed that his wrestling can carry him at bantamweight and gave PFL fans a clear look at his style: aggressive takedowns, steady control, and effective ground-and-pound. With this win, McKee is 1-0 in the PFL.

For Pettis, the loss ends his run in this main event. The former Bellator bantamweight champion had won his first two PFL fights last year, beating Raufeon Stots by decision in June and scoring a highlight knockout of Magomed Magomedov in October. He now must regroup after this defeat.

Background and recent fights

McKee spent most of his career fighting in the LFA before joining the PFL. He last fought at LFA 217 in September, where he defeated Pedro Nobre.

Pettis arrived in the PFL with big wins already on his resume from the previous season. His decision over Raufeon Stots and his knockout of Magomed Magomedov were among his notable recent results before facing McKee.

Card summary

The headline bout at PFL Chicago featured Mitch McKee vs. Sergio Pettis as the main event. McKee won by unanimous decision, 29-28 on all three scorecards.