Will Sergio Pettis ever be a top contender?

[MachidaNo1Fan]

He keeps having these hiccups during his ufc run.. also seems like he gets rocked incredibly easily. does he have a bad chin? very disappointing losses, especially since he showed great skill.

 

[DekelBehrooz**]

Including the power

 

[Quantum Leap]

He's only 21 so he has a lot of years to improve, not sure he'll ever be the finisher that his brother is.

 

[1strikeclothing]

I honestly don't think so.

 

[1strikeclothing]

He doesn't have the natural talent that ASP has. Sergio is amazing but his brother is on a while different level.

 

[GrAtI]

nope

 

[Diaper]

He has the talent, but he's not like his brother, he seems more like a point-fighter with a decent chin.

 

[BigGucciSosa]

He's 21 so who knows

 

[HwoarangStyle]

Yes.

 

[DrPerry]

he blocked well from overhands and hooks, but was very vulnerable to straights..he also wanted to block the hook but was way to late....he will improve tho

would have liked to see more body combinations, because i do think benoit was hurt from the body kick

 

[stevenseagle]

He might be in Bellator or WSOF. Worst case scenario Tachi Palace.

 

[MayhemMonkey]

he's only 21, even with tonight the kid is going to have a great career.

 

[MachidaNo1Fan]

Must be disappointing to always live in his brother's shadow

 

[jjresq]

Hes 21 so he has more than enough time to develop

 

[MachidaNo1Fan]

he's only 21, even with tonight the kid is going to have a great career.

It's not like he's Anthony Pettis or Matt Brown though, losing decisions or getting submitted like 10 times , then improving as a fighter is one thing.. getting rocked multiple times fairly often or getting TKO/KO'd is another..

 

[TheFakeMacoy]

I don't think so, but we'll have to wait and see.

 

[MayhemMonkey]

It's not like he's Anthony Pettis or Matt Brown though, losing decisions or getting submitted like 10 times , then improving as a fighter is one thing.. getting rocked multiple times fairly often or getting TKO/KO'd is another..

Sergio is basically a tiny little ball of potential, he'll be fine. he's sick on the ground and a really talented striker. once he mentally puts it all together he'll be a mainstay at the top of the division imo

 

[ChaelSonn]

He keeps having these hiccups during his ufc run.. also seems like he gets rocked incredibly easily. does he have a bad chin? very disappointing losses, especially since he showed great skill.

i wouldnt say a bad chin. but more the fact he may get scattered when he takes a big hit and not have the maturity yet to keep his composure.

 

[GraveyardFilla]

Did Anthony steal all the good genetics from Sergio?

 

[Actualized174]

He looked good in the first round. I mentioned in another thread that it appears that he has mental lapses or gets too complacent after knowing that he can maintain his distance and composure. It's like he figures out a game plan early on but doesn't expect his output to react differently.

He has the toolset, his issue is more mental more than anything IMO.