Despite landing his requested release from his PFL contract tonight, Brazilian veteran, Patricio Pitbull has revealed that despite executive, Donn Davis’ official statement regarding his exit — the promotion retain matching rights — which would allow them to match any offer the former received from a new organization, and effectively resign him.
Pitbull, the current Bellator MMA featherweight champion and a former lightweight titleholder in the promotion, had requested his release from the PFL (Professional Fighters League) in recent months, noting his disappointment with his lack of activity in the SmartCage since the promotion’s merger.
Most recently featuring in the main event of Bellator Champions Series 1 last March, Patricio Pitbull successfully racked up another featherweight title defense, besting challenger, Jeremy Kennedy with a third round knockout win.