Sergio Pettis appeared to have turned a corner at 125 pounds with a signature win against Joseph Benavidez earlier this summer.
However, following a disappointing defeat to Jussier da Silva at UFC 229 , “The Phenom” will return to bantamweight for his next bout. Pettis’ coach, Duke Roufus, announced the move via Instagram on Tuesday.
I am happy to announce my man [Sergio Pettis] is returning to the bantamweight division,” Roufus wrote. “Sergio debuted in the UFC at UFC 167 on the 20th Anniversary of the UFC card at age 20 years old at 135 [pounds].