Patricio Freire Upset With Lack of Fights Below PFL-Bellator Merger
In a collection of posts on ‘X,’ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire made it clear that he doesn’t admire the dearth of fights with PFL in command of Bellator.
I haven’t fought since February. I needed to battle 3x this 12 months, however I used to be advised I’d have to attend till December thirty first and came upon on-line my opponent would battle another person. Then they’d a substitute, I convey individuals over, spend extra money with the camp and there’s no battle. https://t.co/UM5YyCt4Kf
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) November 24, 2024
“I haven’t fought since [March]. I needed to battle 3x this 12 months, however I used to be advised I’d have to attend till December thirty first and came upon on-line my opponent would battle another person. Then they’d a substitute, I convey individuals over, spend extra money with the camp and there’s no battle.
They stated issues didn’t work out with Japan and that it wasn’t their fault. Okay. So why don’t you stage a present some place else? What sort of promotion can’t give fighters not less than two fights a 12 months? Some haven’t even fought this 12 months! Bellator was once BIG. Issues labored and we
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) November 24, 2024
“They stated issues didn’t work out with Japan and that it wasn’t their fault. Okay. So why don’t you stage a present some place else? What sort of promotion can’t give fighters not less than two fights a 12 months? Some haven’t even fought this 12 months!”
I’m very frightened about the way forward for Bellator and MMA basically. I really feel very sorry for all of the fighters who didn’t even get to battle this 12 months or had been lower as a result of they simply don’t make exhibits or assume they’re costly, and all of the fighters who had been pressured to take paycuts.
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) November 24, 2024
“I’m very frightened about the way forward for Bellator and MMA basically. I really feel very sorry for all of the fighters who didn’t even get to battle this 12 months or had been lower as a result of they simply don’t make exhibits or assume they’re costly, and all of the fighters who had been pressured to take pay cuts.”
As talked about, Freire isn’t the one Bellator fighter who’s questioning the PFL’s technique. Champions Corey Anderson and Patchy Combine have additionally been vocal concerning the lack of battle presents.
We’ll maintain you posted on the continued points with the PFL-Bellator merger.
