Patrick Pitbull (photo) is the Bellator featherweight champion. (Photo: Disclosure/Bellator)
Scheduled to face compatriot Kleber Koike in the co-main fight of the “Bellator x RIZIN” event that takes place this Saturday (31), in Japan, Patrick Pitbull showed that he is adapting to the rules of MMA in the country.
In a video shared on social media, the Bellator featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) appears introducing stomps and the famous “goal shot” into his game on opponents lying on the ground, moves normally prohibited in North American events, but allowed at RIZIN.
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Patricio prepping at Krazy Bee gym practicing stomps and soccer kicks? YES YES YES pic.twitter.com/rrdkVT7Rq0
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With these extra ingredients, Patrick Pitbull believes that the fight against Kleber Koike should not end up in the hands of the judges.
“I don’t think it will go to decision, no. Let's try to end this fight first. May the best win”, said the native of Rio Grande do Norte in an interview with “Combate”.
Despite admitting that the best way to victory is to fight on the feet, Patrick Pitbull He said he was ready to win in all areas, even on the ground, where Koike is a specialist.
“Sometimes he gets a little lost on his feet, but it can be on purpose. I need to be aware of this, because it is a trap. His specialty is jiu-jitsu, but I'm not stupid either, I have more submissions than knockouts”, he concluded.
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