Patricio
“Pitbull” Freire has not been happy with his current situation
under the
Professional Fighters League banner following its acquisition
of Bellator
MMA in 2023.

Over the course of several weeks, “Pitbull” has taken to social
media to voice his displeasure with the lack of activity he’s seen
in 2024, and has stated multiple times that he wants out of his
contract to compete elsewhere.

A source with knowledge of the situation talked to Sherdog.com, and
said the PFL has exceeded its contractual obligations with the
37-year-old featherweight champion. The source stated that
“Pitbull” signed a contract for six fights over the course of three
years that is set to expire in Spring 2025. The Brazilian has
competed precisely six times during the contract, and had another
two bouts fall apart when his scheduled opponents pulled out.

According to the source, the PFL feels it has not only fulfilled,
but surpassed its contractual obligations, even with four more
months remaining on the deal. Out of respect and in an effort to
settle the differences between the parties, the source stated that
the PFL recently offered him one more bout, which was described as
a “massive” title fight, a contest the source said Pitbull turned
down.

Freire, who confirmed his championship clause expires on May 1,
2025, denied turning down a fight when contacted by Sherdog on Dec.
24.

“I have never turned down a fight,” he said.

Bellator was rebranded as Champions Series in 2024, and Freire was
on center stage back in March when he was featured in the co-main
event of Bellator Champions Series Belfast. Freire defeated
Jeremy
Kennedy by technical knockout in Round 3, giving him 11 title
fight victories during his tenure with the promotion that started
at Bellator 15 in April of 2010.

Marcelo Alonso contributed to this report.

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