With Patrício Pitbull's title defense and a rematch between Lyoto x Mousasi, Bellator 228 rocks this Saturday night

Pitbull defends belt in Bellator 228. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @bellatormma

The last Saturday of September promises a lot of excitement for MMA fans. In addition to UFC Copenhagen, in the afternoon, fight lovers will also be able to watch a major Bellator event. The 228th edition of the show takes place in Inglewood, California (USA), with two Brazilians as highlights. In the main fight of the night, Patrick Pitbull puts the featherweight belt on the line against Juan Archuleta.

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In the second most anticipated duel of the attraction, Lyoto Machida measures forces against Gegard Mousasi, in a rematch between two former UFC athletes.

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O Bellator 228 starts at 23pm and will be broadcast by FOX Sports and coverage LIVE with text and photos minute by minute of the SUPER FIGHTS.

Pitbull x Archuleta

Bellator two-division champion – featherweight and lightweight – Patrick Pitbull puts one of its reigns on the line this Saturday. The Brazilian faces the tough Juan Archuleta, who is on an incredible run of 18 consecutive victories. In his last performance, the North American defeated the Brazilian Dudu Dantas.

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In addition to defending the featherweight belt, the duel is also valid for the first phase of the featherweight GP, where the champion will win a prize of US$1 million, around R$4.15 million at the current price.

Lyoto x Mousasi

the reunion of Lyoto Machida e Gegard Mousasi promises strong emotions. The Iranian, who lost the middleweight belt in his last fight, against Rafael Lovato, will meet the Brazilian again Lyoto Machida, which comes packed with two victories in the franchise. In the first confrontation between them, in 2014, at UFC Jaraguá do Sul, the judges made a unanimous decision.

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