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
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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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