Back at the top of the featherweight division in Bellator, Patrick Pitbull There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. Last week, the fighter silenced his critics and hit A. J. McKee, in a historic revenge for the company, retaking the throne of the under-65,7kg category. After being crowned again, the athlete accepted the challenge proposed by SUPER FIGHTS to rank your top 5 Brazilian legends in MMA.
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“There are a lot of good guys. Anderson Silva, without a doubt, is the greatest Brazilian, with many title defenses. Wanderlei Silva is also another. Rodrigo Minotauro, José Aldo and me, but I haven't stopped (fighting) yet. I didn't say an order of placement. There are many other names who are in the battle of life, and still with the belt. Charles of the Bronx, we don't know where this guy will end up. I'm still making history too. I have to wait and see. I want to be one of the biggest or the greatest”, said the fighter.
A Bellator representative since 2010, Pitbull holds important records in the company. With the largest number of fights, victories and title defenses, the native of Rio Grande do Norte is considered the biggest name to ever wear the company's gloves.
After returning to the featherweight throne, Pitbull now awaits his next challenge. The athlete even stated that he does not rule out a trilogy with McKee in the division, but admits that a fight against Adam Borics it's a possibility.
At 34 years old, Pitbull has 38 appearances as a professional in MMA. The Brazilian legend, to date, has 33 wins and five losses.
