"Pettis expressed that the fight with McKee is risky for his position, stating, 'I think it's also a risky fight for him, for his health. I'm going to go out there and be a veteran, go out there and try to hurt the man.'"
"Pettis noted, 'I think everybody who fights me does that one particular thing, and it's going to be wrestling me. Putting me on the cage, trying to get me in referee position, front headlock position, trying to stall me out.'"
"Pettis acknowledged McKee's striking ability, saying, 'He's not afraid to throw. That's the thing about fighting these up-and-coming fighters, they haven't been hit with anything yet.'"
Sergio Pettis, a former Bellator MMA bantamweight champion, is set to fight Mitch McKee in the main event at PFL Chicago. Despite McKee being unranked and relatively unknown, Pettis acknowledges the risk involved in the matchup. He was initially prepared to face the championship winner but accepted the fight with McKee when offered. Pettis recognizes McKee's wrestling skills and striking power, indicating that he must be cautious of McKee's tactics during the fight.
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