High Stakes Sibling Showdown: How Anthony Pettis Turned $50K into $122,500 on Brother’s Stunning Bellator Victory!

There’s a fine line between being a supportive sibling and placing a significant wager on your brother’s fighting prowess. In the case of Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, it appears he’s taken the term ‘brotherly love’ to an entirely new level.

Anthony Pettis Bets Big on Brother Sergio at Bellator 297

In a remarkable show of faith, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar placed a staggering $50,000 bet on his younger sibling, Sergio, to triumph over Patricio “Pitbull” Freire in Bellator 297, a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held in Chicago, Illinois.

Despite Sergio Pettis being out of the fighting circuit for 18 months to mend an injured knee, his return proved victorious. After moving to Bellator MMA in 2020, he maintained an impressive 4-0 record before his hiatus. Though he was considered the underdog against Pitbull, a revered figure in Bellator history, Sergio successfully defended his bantamweight title.

The victory wasn’t just a personal triumph for Sergio, but it also lined Anthony’s pockets with a hefty $122,500, based on the odds of +145 for a Sergio win. True to his “Showtime” moniker, Anthony didn’t shy away from celebrating the windfall on social media.

Sergio Pettis Ascends in Bellator Rankings, Stuns Pitbull

Now boasting a 5-0 record in Bellator, Sergio Pettis, who turns 30 this August, demonstrates that his fighting abilities have only improved with time. Known for his danger and talent from his UFC days, Sergio appears to have elevated his game further into his career. He managed to outpace and outperform “Pitbull,” one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the sport, making him seem off-pace and past his prime.

As MMA fans grapple with the audacious wager by Anthony Pettis, it poses an intriguing question – how much would you be willing to bet on a sibling’s victory? This high-stakes gamble certainly paid off for Anthony, a testament to the power of brotherly confidence and Sergio Pettis’s formidable combat skills.