Patricio Pitbull follows up on request for Bellator release, tells Donn Davis, ‘I want to leave right away’

Patricio Pitbull has a transparent message for PFL boss Donn Davis.

“I wish to go away immediately,” Pitbull informed Davis in a social media alternate Thursday. This comes on the heels of Pitbull publicly demanding to be launched from his Bellator contract earlier this month. The 37-year-old is presently in his third reign as featherweight champion of Bellator, which was acquired by PFL in November 2023.

Pitbull’s lates feedback had been in response to Davis addressing the rising discontent from notable Bellator fighters which have complained about inactivity since their promotion fell beneath Davis and firm’s jurisdiction. Fellow Bellator champion Patchy Combine additionally publicly said he want to develop into a free agent.

Davis tweeted that his staff did their greatest in 2024 to ebook fights for the Bellator roster, which didn’t change Pitbull’s thoughts as he replied with a pair of tweets saying he wished to have the state of affairs resolved this week.

See the alternate under.

PFL has ALWAYS offered all fighters 2 fights a yr …

Once we acquired Bellator THEY had ZERO struggle occasions scheduled for his or her Bellator 210 fighters in 2024.

@PFLMMA stepped in and did greatest we might for them in 2024 …

2025 ALL fighters once more 2️⃣ fights a yr!

Bellator is PFL’s property, many fighters didn’t struggle a single time and lots of like me solely fought as soon as.

You mentioned you’d honor everybody’s contracts and provides them 2 fights this yr. You didn’t. You narrow over 70% of the roster and had many renegotiate their pay.

So far as PFL offering everybody 2 fights this yr, I actually hope that’s what’s gonna occur and never as a result of many extra can be lower.

I would like PFL to succeed, it’s good for the game and for fighters.

That mentioned, I wish to go away immediately. Can we comply with it this week?

Pitbull most not too long ago fought this previous March at a Bellator occasion in Belfast, Northern Eire, the place he efficiently defended the featherweight title in opposition to Jeremy Kennedy through third-round knockout. He’s extensively thought to be the face of Bellator and arguably the best fighter to ever compete for the promotion.

As a part of his latest feedback, Pitbull said he desires the prospect to lastly check himself within the UFC octagon. UFC CEO Dana White was requested about Pitbull whereas talking to the media after UFC 310 and whereas he didn’t point out having curiosity in any particular names, he speculated that PFL and Bellator might be going through main difficulties.

“Hear, the final couple months we’ve been speaking loads in regards to the PFL,” White mentioned. “They’re cancelling loads of exhibits. I do know that loads of guys which are purported to struggle aren’t preventing. You guys know what the f*ck’s occurring.

“Whenever you see that begin to occur, you’re operating out of cash. Issues aren’t wanting good. You’re going to have those that wish to bounce ship.”