

Patricio Pitbull has been heavily criticized by his bosses in recent weeks, and as a result, the organization’s champion was dismissed from the PFL after the Bellator shutdown.
Patricio Pitbull is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars and veterans of the Bellator organization. The excellent Brazilian has fought in the American federation since April 20, 2010 when he scored his US debut at Bellator 15.
Patricio Pitbull became Bellator’s featherweight division champion many times during his long career, even when he lost the belt he regained it after some time and successfully defended the trophy. Patricio Pitbull also reached for the lightweight belt, which he took from Michael Chandler.
As if the successes weren’t enough, the fighter from Natal in Rio Grande do Norte also attempted to win the cock division belt in a five-round battle with Sergio Pettis. The Brazilian can be confidently proclaimed as a Bellator living legend.
Yesterday we informed you that Donn Davis and director of Bellator’s management company had made the decision that the organization would cease to exist as of 2025. All fighters were to remain under contract and continue their careers at events under the PFL banner.
The case is different for Patricio Pitbull, who has been openly critical of the PFL organization for weeks. Freire complained that he was better off under Scott Coker‘s wing, and now he would be most happy to simply move to the UFC, which treats fighters with respect.
Today Donn Davis announced that the PFL organization has decided to release Patricio Pitbull. This means that the Bellator champion has no binding contract and will be one of the most interesting “free agents” on the MMA market.