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Patricio Pitbull welcomes huge fight with Jose Aldo after UFC 314 debut: ‘He’s the best’

Now firmly under the same fighting umbrella, Patricio Pitbull has welcomed the chance to take on Brazilian compatriot, Jose Aldo in the future — ahead of his long-anticipated Octagon debut next weekend at UFC 314.

Pitbull, a former two-weight champion with Bellator MMA, is set to finally make good on a long-mooted outing with the UFC next weekend, taking on former interim champion, Yair Rodriguez in his first outing for the organization.

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And long considered one of the greatest featherweight fighters of all-time, Niteroi native, Pitbull has forever been linked with a move to the UFC — particularly during the reign of countryman, Aldo.