Patricio Pitbull got here up quick in his UFC debut, however he’s already seeking to the long run.
Pitbull is taken into account one of many best fighters in Bellator historical past — maybe one of the best outright. He’s a former champion at each light-weight and featherweight. As such, his debut with the UFC was a supply of a lot anticipation.
That debut lastly got here at UFC 314 final Saturday in Miami, when he took on Yair Rodriguez. Whereas the Brazilian Bellator legend was not with out his moments within the battle, he in the end misplaced a unanimous resolution.
It was a tricky setback for him, notably provided that he’s already 37 years previous, however he appears to be taking it properly. In actual fact, he already has an concept for his subsequent battle.
Talking on X shortly after his loss to Rodriguez, Pitbull laid out plans to battle once more through the UFC’s annual Worldwide Battle Week bonanza this July in Las Vegas.
“Thanks UFC for every little thing,” Freire wrote (by way of MMA Mania). “I felt very welcomed, nice remedy from all of the employees in the direction of me, my crew, and my household. I heard Worldwide Battle Week is superb and the cardboard continues to be open, I’ve obtained just a few names in thoughts. Who would you guys wish to see me battle subsequent?”
In one other submit, Pitbull gave Rodriguez props for the victory. Apparently, he additionally steered he’ll see the Mexican once more, which means he thinks they’ll battle once more.
“Congratulations to Yair Rodriguez, we’ll see one another once more,” Pitbull stated. “I’m damage free and able to go at any time, UFC. Thanks to all of the followers, I’ll make you all proud, you possibly can depend on that.”
It appears unlikely that Patricio Pitbull and Yair Rodriguez will ever run it again, however the Brazilian definitely has choices within the the UFC featherweight top-15. Time will inform who he’s matched up with subsequent.
