In the process of merging PFL, then wiping out Bellator from a professional MMA competition system, Patricio Pitbull is one of the most powerful condemners. This boxer continuously criticized PFL, and that became the cause of his contract to cut the contract in early 2025.
However, with the CV of a boxer who won the two Lightweight and Featherweights of Bellator, Patricio Pitbull soon found a new stop. Even when Pitbull turned 38, he could still join UFC. Even, Pitbull also appeared at the big event in the launch of the tournament.
Information from UFC President Dana White said that Pitbull will compete at the UFC 314 event. His opponent is Yair Rodriguez, former temporary champion of weight featherweight. The winner in this match can receive the opportunity to head to the Belt match in 2026, if they take advantage of the opportunity.
In the past, Patricio Pitbull has been very close to the chance to become the first martial artist to acquire the championship belt in 3 different weight classes. However, he could not play properly when he was forced to relegate Bantamweight. Besides, Pitbull lost to a Japanese boxer when he had to fight for 2 consecutive matches within 45 days, showing that his physical strength was no longer the same as before.
On the Yair Rodriguez side, this boxer suddenly received the opportunity to compete for the temporary championship in early 2023. He had the title when he won Josh Emmett. But shortly after, Rodriguez lost 2 consecutive games against Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, causing him to fall in the first group.