Bellator, PFL and Pitbull

Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull reflects on PFL turmoil that led to his release: 'I just stated facts'
The legendary three-time Bellator featherweight champion and former lightweight champion was granted his release from PFL on Tuesday after expressing his dissatisfaction with the promotion for months. Pitbull has made his intentions crystal clear in recent weeks: He wants to end his career in the UFC.
PFL releases official statement regarding Bellator branding
The Bellator brand is no more. 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. Tuesday,
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.
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.
Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract after explosive social media rant
After a barrage of negative and disgruntled social media posts on Tuesday from Pitbull, PFL founder Donn Davis announced on X that the promotion has officially released the featherweight 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
PFL chairman Donn Davis explains why he released Patricio Pitbull, addresses Bellator fighter grievances
PFL Chairman Donn Davis address Patricio Pitbull’s release from the promotion, other Bellator fighter grievances.
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire Released from PFL Contract, Enters Free Agency
Patricio 'Pitbull' has been released from his PFL contract and is now a free agent able to sign with any promotion of his choosing.
Bellator Veteran Neiman Gracie Parts Ways with PFL, Kai Kamaka III Asks for Release
Former Bellator fighter Neiman Gracie splits from PFL; Kai Kamaka III puts promotion on blast, demands release.
PFL changes tournament format, eliminates Bellator promotion
The PFL will institute several changes in 2025, including a complete overhaul of its signature "season" format as well as ...
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‘Bellator is dead’ as PFL make wholesale changes to tournament and event structures
Bellator and the PFL are due for a major makeover, according to MMA insider Ariel Helwani.
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.
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PFL Chairman Donn Davis Announces Release of Patricio Pitbull & End of Bellator MMA
PFL Chairman Donn Davis has finally put an end to any speculation around the future of the Bellator MMA brand. Following the PFL’s high-profile purchase of Bellator in late 2023, 2024 saw some ...
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Fans Disappointed by Last-Minute Replacement in Bellator’s Heavyweight Title Eliminator in Dubai
Unfortunately for fans of Nemkov, a litany of cancellations has kept him outside of the cage, and now a recent fight ...