Bellator, PFL and Patricio Pitbull

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.
PFL releases official statement regarding Bellator branding
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.
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.
PFL release Bellator champion Pitbull
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire says he has been granted an "unconditional release" from the PFL after publicly criticising the MMA promotion. Pitbull, 37, hit out at the PFL on Tuesday on social media after it was confirmed the PFL would be ending the Bellator brand.
'Pitbull' off the leash: PFL announces Patricio Freire released from contract, free to speak with UFC
"Pitbull" is off the leash. Patricio Freire has been released from his PFL contract and is now a free agent, according to promotion founder Donn Davis. After weeks of Freire (36-7 MMA, 24-6 UFC) publicly asking for his release,
‘I’m not exactly free’… Patricio Pitbull breaks silence after finally being released by PFL
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire has just become the hottest free agent in mixed martial arts. The three-time Bellator featherweight champion has been calling to be released from his contract for months. Unhappy with his lack of activity, Patricio ‘Pitbull’ launched a fresh attack on his bosses on Tuesday evening.
Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract after explosive social media rant
Patricio Pitbull has received his wish. The multiple-time and current Bellator featherweight champion has been incredibly outspoken in recent months regarding his dissatisfaction under the PFL umbrella. Pitbull went as far as to demand his release and stated that he wanted to fight for the UFC to end his lengthy 20-year, 43-fight career.
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.
Pitbull appeals to Ngannou as PFL drops Bellator brand
The PFL is effectively axing the Bellator brand as Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire takes to social media to vent his frustration.
Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull released from PFL contract
Ariel Helwani discusses the breaking news that Patricio Pitbull has been released from the PFL according to Donn Davis.
PFL Chairman Donn Davis Announces Release of Patricio Pitbull & End of Bellator MMA
PFL Chairman Donn Davis has announced the Patrico Pitbull has been released from his contract and that the Bellator MMA brand is no more.
PFL announces 2025 tournaments over eight weight classes with fighters TBD
It's been a tumultuous series of news cycles for the PFL in recent months, but Wednesday the promotion announced the plan for ...
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 ...
Exclusive: Peter Murray Details New PFL Single Elimination World Tournament
In an exclusive interview, PFL CEO Peter Murray detailed the brand-new World Tournament format the promotion is introducing ...
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2025 PFL World Tournament: New MMA competition explained
We may only be a few days into 2025, but the MMA world is preparing for another exciting 12 months of action.  The ...
PFL reveals new tournament format, prize money and rules for 2025 season
For the 2025 season, however, the PFL’s tournaments will kickstart with a quarter-final round, meaning a loss will eliminate ...
'Bellator is dead': PFL implementing several major changes to 2025 season
The end of Bellator was imminent after PFL acquired it in late 2023. Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani reported Monday on "The Ariel ...
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PFL ‘In A Good Spot’ Financially Despite 2024 Struggles, Fighter Complaints
The PFL has undergone some major changes before the promotion hosts its first event of 2025. 2024 brought to light some big ...
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.