He's become a target! Patrício Pitbull is challenged by a veteran in his prime in the UFC: 'Incredible fight'

Pitbull celebrates UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

PUBLICITY:

Patrick Pitbull has been in demand in his debut season in the UFC. If in September, in Paris (FRA), the Brazilian would face the promising Losene Keita before the fight fell through, now he has become the target of a veteran. Last Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Nathaniel Wood He defeated Jose Miguel Delgado by unanimous decision in a true battle, and, excited, challenged the former Bellator champion.

In an interview with the organization after UFC 321, the Englishman expressed his desire to face Pitbull, while remaining respectful in his approach. And Wood's attempt is worthy, as he's currently enjoying a great career. Riding high on three consecutive wins, the veteran aims to move up a level in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg) and enter the top 15. To achieve this, the athlete invited the Brazilian to fight at his home.

See too

Khabib's cousin surprises and aims to fight against former Brazilian champion in the UFC

Walter Walker rises in the UFC heavyweight rankings after asking to be removed; see the changes

UFC announces new broadcast partner in Brazil starting in 2026; find out how to watch

"I feel like I deserve someone in the top 15, someone like Patricio 'Pitbull', in London in March. It would be a hell of a fight in my hometown. I think I deserve it, and it would be an incredible fight," said the fighter.

Pitbull in the UFC

After making his mark in Bellator as featherweight and lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), Patrick Pitbull debuted in the UFC in April 2025. On that occasion, the Brazilian lost to Yair Rodriguez by unanimous decision. Willing to prove his worth in the octagon, the veteran faced Dan Ige, in July, won on points and entered the top 15 in the category. Now, the athlete is 11th in the ranking.