Unhappy with PFL and Bellator, Patrício Pitbull admits he is close to asking for a release from his contract: 'They seem lost'

Patrício Pitbull is the Bellator featherweight champion. Photo: Bellator.

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Patrício Pitbull 's future with the PFL/Bellator group is in question. Without a fight scheduled and dissatisfied with his situation in the organization, the Brazilian fighter has publicly stated his desire to be released from his contract with the MMA promoter.

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In an interview with 'MMA Fighting', the current Bellator featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) criticized the way the organization has been run by the PFL, which recently acquired the event.

“The PFL guys seem a little lost. It seems like Bellator is a little too big for them and they don’t know how to act properly,” said the athlete, who also said he was promised fights against Chihiro Suzuki, at Rizin, and Aaron Pico. Neither fight came to fruition.

“We are left with nothing but promises. We lose rhythm and part of our career waiting for something that never happens. It’s bad for me as a champion. I need to stay active. We know that I’m not getting any younger either. So I spoke to my managers and since my contract isn’t that long, it’s close to the end, we’re going to ask to leave. I need to work,” concluded the fighter.

Patricio Pitbull is not the only one

Former lightweight champion of the organization, and widely recognized for his long and successful career in Bellator, Patrício Pitbull has not fought since March of this year, when he defended his title against Jeremy Kennedy . He is not the only one to question the company. Other athletes such as Leandro Higo and even Gegard Mousasi have made similar statements.

WHAT A PERFORMANCE FROM THE BELLATOR GOAT!

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— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) March 22, 2024

Bellator has not yet officially commented on Patrício Pitbull 's request for release , but the case will certainly have important developments in the coming weeks. The organization may choose to release the athlete or present proposals to keep the Brazilian, given the fighter's history of success.

If an agreement cannot be reached, Pitbull could end up signing with another organization, including the UFC.

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