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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.

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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.

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

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.

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Patricio 'Pitbull' details UFC signing, rips featherweight 'p*ssies' for ducking offers

Patricio Freire endured uncertainty during free agency, doubt from a member of the UFC brass and opponents turning him down. But now he’s arrived.

Michael Chandler on fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

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 April 12.

MMA Junkie · 6h

Michael Chandler on fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314: 'I will have everybody on their feet'

The circumstances are not ideal for Michael Chandler, but his UFC 314 matchup with Paddy Pimblett is just right.

Irish Star on MSN · 11h

Conor McGregor frustrated as Michael Chandler's next opponent confirmed for UFC Miami

UFC star Paddy Pimblett will face his toughest test to date when he takes on Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in Miami on April 12, with Conor McGregor set to be fuming

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UFC signs Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, set to debut vs. Yair Rodriguez in Miami

“Pitbull” is headed to the UFC. Patricio Freire has signed with the promotion and will debut vs. Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314 on ...

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Former Bellator MMA prodigy enters free agency amid interest from UFC

A red-hot free agent has just tapped into the MMA market. Former golden gloves boxing champion and freestyle wrestler Aaron ...

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Former Bellator title challenger Austin Vanderford signs with the UFC, set for short-notice debut in Seattle on Saturday

Former Bellator title challenger Austin Vanderford, partially known for his marriage to Paige VanZant, has now joined the UFC ...

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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?"

Sean Strickland made his return to the octagon earlier this month as he unsuccessfully challenged Dricus du Plessis for the ...

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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 ...

Yaroslav Amosov books first post-Bellator fight, faces UFC veteran in Chicago

Former Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov is set to return for the first time since losing his belt and leaving the promotion – ...

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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.

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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 ...