RIZIN champion, Brazilian opens the door to fight against Patricky Pitbull

R. Satoshi (left) opened the doors to face P. Pitbull (right). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Big name in the Asian event 'RIZIN', Brazilian Roberto Satoshi is paying attention to the company's partnership with Bellator and is already planning a fight against his compatriot Patricky Pitbull for 2022. In an interview with the North American website 'MMA Fighting', he states that he would like to be champion of both companies and doesn't mind 'making history' against another Brazilian representative.

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“It would be really cool. I feel a little (sad) because I have a lot of respect and friendship with Pitbull. We talked when he came to Japan, he texted me when I beat Tofiq (Musayev), and I text him wishing him good luck every time he fights. So, on the personal side, I would be kind of sad, but on the professional side, it's a business. If we both made good money, I wouldn't have a problem with it. It would be really cool, it would be historic,” said Satoshi.

The Brazilian moment is good in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), with Roberto Satoshi, Charles of the Bronx, Patricky Pitbull e Raush Manfio being champions of their respective organizations. And, therefore, the athlete declares that he has them as great inspirations in his career.

“(Patricky) Pitbull and Charles (from the Bronx) are a motivation for me. Every time I'm tired of training, I watch them fight and I'm like, 'I'm in the same category, I have to fight at least half as much as they're fighting to represent and be a respected champion,' rather than just being more one”, he concluded.

Multi-time jiu-jitsu champion, Roberto Satoshi switched to MMA in 2013 and currently has a record of 12 wins and just one loss. In his last appearance, the Brazilian submitted Tofiq Musayev in the first round, with a triangle choke, in June this year. He will fight on December 31st, against Yusuke Yachi.

Patricky Pitbull, on the other hand, has been a professional since 2005 and has a record of 24 triumphs and ten setbacks. Brother of Patrício, the potiguar has already beaten names like Ben henderson and Josh Thompson, as well as Peter Queally for the Bellator lightweight title in November.

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