Raufeon Stots claims the interim bantamweight title with a spectacular knockout victory in the co-main event of Bellator 279. Read more about this thrilling fight and Stots’ journey in the Bellator grand prix.
|Fight Results|
| Fight | Result |
|---|---|
| Raufeon Stots vs. Juan Archuleta | Stots wins by knockout (head kick and punches) in Round 3 |
Raufeon Stots secured the interim bantamweight title in a stunning fashion, delivering a knockout victory over Juan Archuleta. The fight, which took place at Bellator 279, showcased Stots’ striking skills and solidified his position as a top contender in the division. Stots now advances to the semifinals of the Bellator grand prix, where he awaits the winner of the Leandro Higo vs. Danny Sabatello matchup scheduled for June 24.
Raufeon Stots delivered a stunning knockout victory in the co-main event of Bellator 279, securing the interim bantamweight title. Facing former champion Juan Archuleta, Stots unleashed a devastating high kick in the third round that left Archuleta unable to recover. The victory not only earned Stots the gold belt but also propelled him to the semifinals of the Bellator grand prix. The fight, which took place at Neal S. Blaisdell Center, showcased Stots’ striking prowess and solidified his status as a top contender in the division.
In the opening rounds, Archuleta and Stots engaged in a grappling-heavy battle, with both fighters showcasing their takedown skills. The second round saw a shift to striking, with Archuleta utilizing cage control to gain an advantage. However, it was Stots’ explosive finish in the third round that stole the show.
With this victory, Stots now awaits the winner of the Bellator 282 matchup between Leandro Higo and Danny Sabatello, set to take place on June 24. The interim title was introduced after Sergio Pettis, the undisputed titleholder, suffered a knee injury during training, forcing him out of the tournament.
The Bellator 279 event also featured other notable fights, including Justine Kish’s unanimous decision win over Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Patchy Mix’s victory over Kyoji Horiguchi in the bantamweight grand prix opening round, and Yancy Medeiros’ unanimous decision win against Emmanuel Sanchez.
In a thrilling night of fights, Raufeon Stots emerged as the standout performer, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next bout in the Bellator grand prix.
