Tag: Patricio Pitbull

The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees

2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees →

Champions Patricio Pitbull, Kleber Koike Among Fighters Announced For RIZIN 40

Four big matchups were announced for the New Year's Eve co-promoted card between Bellator and RIZIN on Wednesday. The show, which will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is expected to include some of the top names from both promotions. In a champion vs. champion pairing, Bellator's 145-pound king Patricio Pitbull … Continue reading Champions Patricio Pitbull, Kleber Koike Among Fighters Announced For RIZIN 40 →

Bellator, RIZIN Announce Collaborative New Year’s Eve Card

In what is their most ambitious collaboration yet, Bellator and RIZIN will join forces to co-promote an event on New Year’s Eve this year. The promotions announced Monday that they will host a card on December 31st from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event will be promoted as a “Bellator vs. RIZIN” … Continue reading Bellator, RIZIN Announce Collaborative New Year’s Eve Card →

Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics Preview

Patricio Pitbull kicked off his third reign as Bellator Bantamweight Champion earlier this year, avenging a loss against AJ McKee Jr. to get the belt back in his possession. Now aiming to keep that third campaign alive, Pitbull will take on long-time rising contender Adam Borics. Their fight is scheduled to headline Bellator 286 on … Continue reading Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics Preview →

Patricio Pitbull vs. Adam Borics To Headline Bellator 286

With the Bellator Featherweight Championship back in his possession, Patricio Pitbull is now scheduled to headline a card later this year against rising talent Adam Borics. Their matchup will serve as the main event for Bellator 286 on October 1st, per an announcement made on CBS Sports this Wednesday. The bout is scheduled to take … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull vs. Adam Borics To Headline Bellator 286 →

Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship

Patricio Pitbull avenged his loss to AJ McKee Jr. on Friday night, defeating him via unanimous decision to begin his third reign as Bellator Featherweight Champion. Pitbull's win headlined Bellator 277 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Pitbull's victory came through a competitive five-round fight that was mostly contested on the feet. … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship →

Bellator Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th

Bellator has announced two big title fights for their April 15th event. In the main event, undefeated Bellator Featherweight Champion AJ McKee will face former titleholder Patricio Pitbull in a rematch. The matchup provides a chance for Pitbull to avenge a quick loss he took against McKee Jr. in the grand final of a tournament … Continue reading Bellator Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th →