Bellator Champ sends message to UFC featherweights

Bellator Champ sends message to UFC featherweights after shock signing
Pitbull won back his featherweight title from AJ McKee in 2022 and hasn't lost it since, with White saying on Instagram Live he's basically still the Bellator champion until he's in the Octagon. Pitbull was reportedly in talks with the UFC for the last few weeks and got the official offer on Wednesday.
Patricio 'Pitbull' to join list of Bellator MMA champions to make UFC debut
Somewhat lost in the madness of the massive UFC 314 and UFC 315 news was the fact the UFC added the most accomplished fighter in Bellator MMA history to its roster.
Former Bellator Champion Freire Set for UFC Debut on April 13 in Miami
Former Bellator double champion Patricio Freire, from Brazil, is set to make his UFC debut on April 13 in Miami, facing Mexican fighter Yair Rodriguez.
Patricio Pitbull Signs With UFC, Set For Debut At UFC 314
Brazilian featherweight star Patricio Pitbull is officially a UFC fighter, and will make his debut against Yair Rodiguez at UFC 314 on April 12.
UFC Signs Patricio Pitbull - Will Debut At UFC 314 Vs. Yair Rodriguez
Former two-division Bellator champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire has signed with the UFC. He debuts at UFC 314 against former UFC title challenger Yair Rodriguez
UFC signs Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, set to debut vs. Yair Rodriguez in Miami
One of the greatest fighters never to compete in the UFC is about to change that. "Pitbull" is headed to the UFC. Patricio Freire has signed with the promotion and will debut vs. Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314 on April 12.
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Former Bellator title challenger Austin Vanderford signs with the UFC, set for short-notice debut in Seattle on Saturday
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Yaroslav Amosov books first post-Bellator fight, faces UFC veteran in Chicago
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Francis Ngannou name-drops unstoppable former champion for eventual MMA return
Bigger-name opponents for him in boxing, Ngannou is intrigued by a fight with former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion ...
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Undefeated MMA star, who trains with Sean Strickland, rues not hearing "a peep" from Donn Davis or the PFL team: "What’s going on guys?"
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Jason Jackson eyes redemption in inaugural PFL welterweight tournament
PFL Impressive as the competition may be, the last man to hold the Bellator MMA welterweight crown before its late 2023 sale to PFL has no doubt who’s coming out on top. “I’ll beat them all ...
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MMA fighter once called 'greatest prospect' in the sport becomes free agent and could sign for the UFC
A top MMA fighter that UFC boss Dana White once admitted he was definitely interested in is now a free agent. Having ...
UFC 314: Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett Set For Five-Round Clash In Miami
Lightweight rivals Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will go head-to-head in an explosive 155-pound clash at UFC 314 on ...