P. Pitbull (left) and P. Carvalho (right) had a tense look before Bellator 252. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The atmosphere heated up between the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.) Patrick Pitbull and the challenger Pedro Carvalho during the clashes for Bellator 252, which takes place this Thursday (12). After making weight and confirming the confrontation, which will take place in Uncasville (USA), the athletes came face to face for the last time before the dispute and the tension remained in the air.
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In the images (see below), it is not possible to identify the lines said by the Brazilian, due to the use of the mask. However, Patrício made the movement with his hands, suggesting that his opponent was talking too much. The Potiguar's action occurred after Carvalho took off his mask and started to provoke the champion.
The duel against Carvalho will mark Pitbull's fourth title defense in the featherweight division. Champion since 2017, the athlete has, with each presentation, confirmed himself as the biggest name in the company's recent history.
In addition to the title defense, the clash will be valid for the quarterfinals of the category's Grand Prix. The championship champion will take home US$1 million (around R$5,4 million).
While Patrício – who is also champion in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) – is going through a great phase in his career, with five consecutive victories, Pedro is not far behind. The Portuguese debuted at Bellator in May 2018 and doesn't know what it's like to lose with the company's gloves in four commitments.
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