Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull is ready to head to the UFC.
The Brazilian hasnāt been seen in the cage since a clash with Jeremy Kennedy in March at Bellator Champions Series 1. The bout was the first title defense, of his third stint with featherweight gold and he made it look easy. In round three, Patricio Pitbull put āThe Banditā away with a devastating combination to earn a knockout win.
Following the victory, the 37-year-old called to defend his gold against the rising Aaron Pico next. However, that fight was never made. Instead, Patricio Pitbull, along with most of the Bellator roster, was kept on the sidelines. While PFLās purchase of the Viacom brand last year gave much hope, theyāve come under fire for keeping many fighters on ice.
Last month, Patricio Pitbull became the latest high-profile Bellator champion to request his release from the PFL due to inactivity. At 37 years old, the featherweight champion is aware that his time in the sport is fastly coming to a close. Speaking in a recent appearance on Ariel Helwaniās podcast, Pitbull discussed his future in the sport.
There, Patricio Pitbull again called for his release from the PFL. In the interview, he made a direct plea to company founder Donn Davis to let him go from his contact, so he can head to the UFC. With Pitbullās time in the sport ticking, heās ready for wars with the likes of Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria.
āNow for me, itās about legacy. I want to fight in the UFC, thatās all.āBellator champion Patricio Pitbull stated to Ariel Helwani, when asked about his MMA future. āI think [the UFC would want to sign me], yes. Dana White doesnāt want someone who just says no. But when he was asked about me at a recent press conference, he gave a so-so kind of answer.ā
He continued, āBut, when Iām free, we can speak more openā¦ My desire is to walk away [from Bellator]. I want to fight different guys. I want to fight Max Holloway, Topuria, Diego Lopes, [Alexander] Volkanovski. All those guys that people said they wanted to see me fight against.ā
A little late but Ill watch. I wonder who he fights first
i think lopes torches him but that would be a fun one to watch!
The lighter weight guys donāt age well. He should have done this 10 years ago.
I feel like heās not going to do well in the UFC
PFL/Bellator is failing
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I mean, leaving your employer on a bad hot and badmouthing them publicly when you are like 37 years old at 155 lowers your bargaining power.
Enjoy your 20 and 20 contract with the UFC I guess
@Gregbrady is gonna be furious
UFC should sign him and let him finish off Chandler
I bet Gregory read the thread title and was extremely befuddled, aināt that right Gregory Brady
For a second I thought my dream had come true and I would be able to beat a pitbull to death in front of an audience. 
Beat me to it!