{"id":70599,"date":"2013-10-04T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T18:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=70599"},"modified":"2022-02-06T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T20:48:12","slug":"sergio-pettis-and-coach-comment-on-newly-signed-ufc-contract-and-first-opponent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/ufcnews\/sergio-pettis-and-coach-comment-on-newly-signed-ufc-contract-and-first-opponent\/","title":{"rendered":"Sergio Pettis and Coach Comment on Newly Signed UFC Contract and First Opponent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Sergio-Pettis.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29378\" title=\"Sergio-Pettis\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Sergio-Pettis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was announced earlier this week that undefeated Roufusport rising star Sergio \u201cThe Phenom\u201d Pettis (9-0) has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This past weekend, \u201cThe Phenom\u201d captured his ninth straight professional victory, propelling the 20-year old into the UFC on a wave of momentum that has fight fans excited at a level few prospects inspire. His first bout in the Octagon will be against Vaughn Lee at UFC 167 on November 16th in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding his momentous signing with the UFC, where Sergio\u2019s older brother Anthony holds the lightweight title, Pettis stated, \u201cI am very excited to be a part of the UFC family, and also to join my brother in this great organization. This means the world to me\u2026it doesn\u2019t even seem like this is reality. I\u2019ve dreamt of this moment since I was 14, and now I\u2019m here. It\u2019s just so unreal to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many that have yet to witness the skills of \u201cThe Phenom\u201d live have speculated on how similar his moves might be to his older brother. Sergio, however, feels there are nuanced differences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m different from my brother. I\u2019d say I\u2019m more technical, and don\u2019t do as many flashy moves, but I will still finish fights just like my brother. Regardless, I\u2019m very grateful for this opportunity, and I will not disappoint the fans on November 16th.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When Pettis steps into the cage against Vaughn Lee, he will do so with high expectations from the fight world. \u201cThe Phenom\u201d says he\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVaughn Lee is going to see me at my full potential. I have a lot to prove to the division, to the world, and to myself. When I\u2019m at my full potential, I\u2019m dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Roufusport head trainer Duke Roufus has placed another of his fighters within the confines of the UFC, and is excited to see his young charge join the ranks of teammates such as his brother, Erik \u201cNew Breed\u201d Koch, Chico \u201cKing\u201d Camus, Dustin Ortiz, and Pascal \u201cPanzer\u201d Krauss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m just ecstatic that the UFC has given Sergio a chance to shine. Even though he&#8217;s only 20 years old, he&#8217;s got such a bright future ahead of him. I think he&#8217;s got a shot at being a champion just like his brother.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is another fantastic happening to be in the UFC with another athlete. We love getting fighters there, and it&#8217;s just awesome to have so many younger fighters competing in the promotion. It gives these guys a chance to develop under the bright lights of the UFC. We have a lot of great young fighters at Roufusport, and I look forward to seeing more of our athletes in the Octagon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sergio \u201cThe Phenom\u201d Pettis will make his Octagon debut at UFC 167 on November 16th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card will be a welterweight title bout between champion Georges St-Pierre and challenger Johny Hendricks. The co-main event will feature a highly-anticipated light heavyweight bout between former 205-pound kingpin Rashad Evans and the always-entertaining Chael Sonnen. Also showcased on the card are Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, Josh Koscheck, Tyron Woodley, and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was announced earlier this week that undefeated Roufusport rising star Sergio \u201cThe Phenom\u201d Pettis (9-0) has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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