International Combat League continued to bolster its roster on Wednesday by including former Bellator MMA light-weight titleholder Patricky Pitbull.
Pitbull confirmed the signing on social media, revealing that he had been launched from his earlier employer, the Skilled Fighters League, by request. MMA Preventing was the primary to report the information.
“Right now I flip 39 years outdated and I’ve so much to be grateful for,” he wrote on X. “It’s symbolic for me as I made a decision to start out a brand new chapter in my profession. Per my request, I used to be launched from PFL MMA. Thanks for the recollections Keep tuned for my subsequent battle information.”
“Former Bellator MMA Light-weight Champion, most wins within the Light-weight division, and most KOs in firm historical past. I’ll always remember all of the wonderful moments I had with the group. And a few enjoyable fights on PFL MMA. I’m excited for what will probably be coming subsequent.”
The world waits to search out out the place Patricio pitbull will find yourself after PFL launch
Patricky’s brother, Patricio Pitbull, 37, was additionally granted his outright launch, however he has not but signed elsewhere, however the the previous Bellator champ-champ is hoping to search out himself preventing within the Octagon earlier than lengthy. Dana White expressed uncertainty when requested bout probably signing the youthful Pitbull to a contract.
Nonetheless, the UFC boss was undeniably serious about bringing free agent Aaron Pico on board.
GFL will host its first-ever reside digital draft on Friday, January 24 from Van Wagner Studios in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 420 athletes from 67 nations will probably be within the draft, competing for 120 coveted roster spots to enter the 2025 season which is scheduled to kick off in April.