Michael Chandler's executioner, Patrício Pitbull suggests that UFC 'roots' for Do Bronx at UFC 262

P. Pitbull (photo) holds two belts in Bellator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Bellator Legend, Patrick Pitbull is keeping an eye on what will happen in the UFC in the coming months. Executioner of Michael chandler, scheduled to compete for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg.) against Charles of the Bronx, the native of Rio Grande do Norte stated that Ultimate should 'root' for the Brazilian. At a press conference, the legend spoke about the matter.

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“(Chandler winning) means the UFC will have to swallow the fact that they have the second best lightweight in the world, who lost to a guy from a division below. They will have to accept that the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world isn't from the UFC, it's from Bellator. His name is Patrick Pitbull”, said the Brazilian.

The biggest name in Bellator, Patrício faced Chandler in 2019. At that time, the Brazilian decided to test himself at lightweight and sought to win his second title with the organization. The confrontation ended up being tragic for the North American, who ended up being knocked out just over a minute into the fight. Since then, Pitbull has held two belts in the company.

Candidate to win the vacant UFC lightweight belt, Chandler migrated to the organization in 2020. The athlete made his debut for the company in January, when he ran over Dan Hooker. With a perfect performance, the fighter qualified to fight for the title, abdicated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Featured in light weight, Charles of the Bronx secured his place for the belt after achieving his eighth consecutive victory in the group. In his last challenge, the São Paulo native ran over the feared Tony Ferguson, thus stamping the passport towards the absolute top of the group.