{"id":22824,"date":"2025-02-24T16:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=22824"},"modified":"2025-02-24T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:18:39","slug":"dana-white-gives-his-take-on-the-future-of-patricio-pitbull-in-the-ufc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/dana-white-gives-his-take-on-the-future-of-patricio-pitbull-in-the-ufc\/","title":{"rendered":"Dana White Gives His Take On The Future Of Patricio \u2018Pitbull\u2019 In The UFC"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC’s featherweight division just got a major boost with the arrival of Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. The long-time Bellator champion finally made his way to the UFC <\/a>after years of being one of the most dominant forces outside the organization.<\/p>

With an impressive record of 36-7, Pitbull’s journey to the UFC is similar to when Eddie Alvarez crossed over and shocked everyone by winning the lightweight title. Just like Michael Chandler, who ‘Pitbull’ actually beat in Bellator, this Brazilian powerhouse brings a wealth of experience and championship pedigree to the UFC’s already stacked 145-pound division.<\/p>

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Pitbull To Make A High-Stakes Debut Against Yair Rodriguez!<\/h2>

Dana White didn’t waste any time throwing Patricio Pitbull into deep waters. The UFC president announced that the Brazilian will face Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314. He made it clear that there is no easy path in the UFC’s featherweight division. Rodriguez, known for his flashy striking and that unforgettable last-second elbow knockout of Korean Zombie, will be a serious test for the former Bellator champ.<\/p>

The timing couldn’t be better, as Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will battle for the vacant featherweight title on the same card. White believes Pitbull has what it takes to make waves in the division, comparing his potential impact to that of Chandler’s explosive UFC debut.<\/p>

Patricio Pitbull In The Championship Mix?<\/h2>

The UFC featherweight division has always been a shark tank, and White sees Pitbull as another apex predator joining the mix. The timing of his arrival couldn’t be better, with the division in flux after recent changes at the top. White emphasized that while Pitbull’s Bellator accomplishments are impressive, the UFC is a different beast entirely.<\/p>

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“Obviously he is going to get the opportunity to come in here and challenge himself against the best in the world. And no matter where he is at in his career, beating Yair Rodriguez is a big deal. If he comes in and beats Yair, I don’t know. We will see,”<\/em> <\/strong>said White at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song post-fight press conference.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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