PFL, Bellator and Patrício Pitbull

PFL releases Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull: Promotion cuts star after months of frustration from fighter
Bellator MMA's most decorated champion is a free agent. Professional Fighters League chairman Donn Davis announced that the promotion released Patricio Pitbull from his contract on Tuesday after a hailstorm of tweets by the disgruntled former two-division champion.
PFL release Bellator champion Pitbull
Pitbull, 37, hit out at the PFL on Tuesday on social media after it was confirmed the PFL would be ending the Bellator brand. The Brazilian was one of Bellator's top stars before
Bellator Star Patricio Pitbull Calls Out Former UFC Champ Following PFL Release
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire wasted absolutely no time after the PFL agreed to release the former Bellator double-champion from his contract.
PFL releases official statement regarding Bellator branding
PFL MMA has released an official statement addressing the future branding of Bellator. PFL acquired the Bellator brand and its roster of fighters in November 2023.
Patricio Pitbull offers cryptic call out to Alexander Volkanovski following viral PFL release
Former two-weight Bellator MMA champion, Patricio Pitbull appears to already have an opponent in mind for a potential UFC debut following his viral release
PFL Chairman Donn Davis Announces Release of Patricio Pitbull & End of Bellator MMA
PFL Chairman Donn Davis has announced the Patrico Pitbull has been released from his contract and that the Bellator MMA brand is no more.
‘I’m not exactly free’… Patricio Pitbull breaks silence after finally being released by PFL
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire has just become the hottest free agent in mixed martial arts. The three-time Bellator featherweight champion has been calling to be released from his contract for months. Unhappy with his lack of activity, Patricio ‘Pitbull’ launched a fresh attack on his bosses on Tuesday evening.
PFL Grants Patricio Pitbull His Release After Months Of Public Complaints
The leading star brought over to the PFL when it acquired Bellator MMA, Patricio Pitbull, will not be part of the promotion's future.
Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract after explosive social media rant
Patricio Pitbull has received his wish. The multiple-time and current Bellator featherweight champion has been incredibly outspoken in recent months regarding his dissatisfaction under the PFL umbrella. Pitbull went as far as to demand his release and stated that he wanted to fight for the UFC to end his lengthy 20-year, 43-fight career.
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire Online Tirade Leads to Release by PFL
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire took to X to vent out the months-long frustrations he has had with PFL, which has now led to his release.
Pitbull appeals to Ngannou as PFL drops Bellator brand
The PFL is effectively axing the Bellator brand as Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire takes to social media to vent his frustration.
PFL ditches season format for March Madness-style 'PFL World Tournaments'
The Professional Fighters League has made two big moves to streamline its product ahead of a big year for the promotion in ...
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Donn Davis announces official end of Bellator MMA brand: “All fight events and content will be PFL”
After 17 years as the sport's number two promotion, Bellator MMA is no more, PFL founder Donn Davis revealed earlier today.
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 6-12)
Check out the UFC, PFL and Bellator fights that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
MMA divisional rankings: Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights
Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas went into last Saturday's UFC main event one spot apart in the ESPN strawweight rankings.