Mitch McKee Remains Undefeated with PFL Chicago Main Event Win

Mitch McKee defeats top-ranked Sergio Pettis in dominant performance at PFL event in Chicago

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:39pm

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In the main event of the PFL's return to Chicago, undefeated Mitch McKee defeated No. 1-ranked bantamweight Sergio Pettis via unanimous decision. McKee utilized his strong wrestling to neutralize Pettis' game plan, threatening multiple finishes against the former Bellator champion. The victory is expected to propel McKee into the top 10 bantamweight rankings.

Why it matters

The PFL's Chicago event featured several high-stakes matchups between top-ranked fighters in their respective divisions. McKee's win over Pettis, the division's top-ranked fighter, is a significant result that could shake up the bantamweight rankings and title picture going forward.

The details

In the main event, Mitch McKee (11-0) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over No. 1-ranked Sergio Pettis (25-8). McKee, a two-time NCAA Division I All-American, used his wrestling to control the fight and threaten Pettis with multiple finish attempts. Despite Pettis' pedigree as a former Bellator champion, McKee was able to neutralize his game plan and earn the clear decision win.

  • The PFL event took place on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

The players

Mitch McKee

An undefeated American mixed martial artist with an 11-0 professional record. McKee is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler.

Sergio Pettis

A top-ranked American bantamweight fighter with a 25-8 professional record. Pettis is a former Bellator MMA champion.

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What’s next

With the victory over the division's top-ranked bantamweight, McKee is expected to enter the Top 10 in the next release of PFL rankings.

The takeaway

McKee's dominant performance over the highly-ranked Pettis solidifies his status as a top contender in the PFL bantamweight division. The win could set up a potential title shot for the undefeated wrestler in the near future.