Patricky Pitbull wants nothing in need of a miracle to advance to the 2024 PFL light-weight playoffs after a foul begin to the season.
The previous Bellator champion enters the cage Friday to tackle Bruno Miranda after dropping through second-round knockout to Clay Collard in his promotional debut in April, and seeks a fast end PFL Salt Lake Metropolis to maintain his championship dream alive. Pitbull and Miranda have zero factors in the meanwhile, sitting behind Collard (5), Michael Dufort (5), Brent Primus (5), Elvin Espinoza (4) and Gadzhi Rabadanov (3).
“We all know something can occur in MMA,” Pitbull stated in an interview with MMA Combating. “It may be a horrible night time for the others, fantastic night time for me. I hope that occurs. Sadly, I’ve to root in opposition to some athletes. Let’s wait. I’ll do every part I can to finish this struggle within the first spherical.”
Miranda had success early within the 2023 season with three straight wins earlier than dropping to Olivier Aubin-Mercier within the light-weight semifinal, and was stopped by ex-Bellator titleholder Primus in his first bout of the 2024 season.
“Bruno has a huge gap on the bottom, within the grappling space,” Pitbull stated. “On the putting space, too, I see nice methods to finish this struggle. The Pitbull will probably be unleashed and able to go. I’ve no time to check. Motion, response, and brawl [laughs].”
Pitbull reenters the cage lower than three months faraway from his stoppage loss to Collard, however he’s not anxious concerning the fast turnaround. In actual fact, the Brazilian veteran stated it helped him keep in form and get well from outdated accidents.
“I solely took three days off after which went again into coaching,” Pitbull stated. “I had some stitches on my face however nothing that would restrict me. I assumed my damage would worsen, but it surely’s truly gotten means higher.”
“I like to remain energetic,” he continued. “That’s one thing I’ve all the time requested Bellator however solely managed to do one time, if I recall accurately. I like this format, I like to be energetic and dealing. I need to keep on the match and advance to the subsequent part and struggle extra this yr. I’m hungry to struggle and brawl.”
