Pitbull offers second chance to UFC Paris rival, but cites conditions for facing him

Patrick Pitbull wants to fight at UFC Rio. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News

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Protagonists of a curious moment in UFC Paris, Patricio pitbull and Losene Keita appear to be close to a second chapter in their rivalry. Determined to appear in Rio de Janeiro on October 11, the MMA legend promises to accept any fighter, as long as they fulfill their obligations and make the featherweight weight requirement (up to 65,7 kg).

Keeping an eye on the entire situation, the veteran Derek Brunson ended up speaking out in favor of the Belgian and suggested that Pitbull use Brazilian fans to warmly welcome the MMA prospect.

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"I just want to watch a veteran against a young prospect. It's a very good fight on paper. Now he has to travel to Rio while the crowd cheers him with, 'Uh, he's going to die!'" Brunson said during an interaction with Pitbull at X.

Losene Keita would face Patricio pitbull No. UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

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Without hesitation, the former Bellator champion guaranteed that he was willing to give his rival a second chance and opened the doors to other athletes who were interested in facing him in the Marvelous City.

"Like I said, I'll fight anyone who makes the weight limit. If he's still on the roster and the UFC decides to schedule the fight for Rio, I'll be ready. It's been 16 years since I last fought in Brazil. But he has to make weight. If he can't, I'm open to fighting anyone who can," the Brazilian replied.

Previously scheduled to face each other in UFC ParisPitbull and Keita ultimately didn't face each other after the Brazilian refused to face his rival, reportedly because the athlete wasn't making the necessary effort to reach the required weight. At the time, the veteran highlighted several advantages the Belgian had and assured him he wouldn't give him another one before the fight.

As I said, I'll fight anyone who makes the contracted weight. If he's still on the roster and the @ufc you decide to rebook the fight for Rio I'm ready. It's been 16 years since I last fought in Brazil. But he has to make weight. If he can't, I'm open to fight anyone else who can. https://t.co/l0P3Js5c10

Patricio pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) September 11, 2025