Biography
Patrício André de Sousa Freire, known professionally as Patrício Pitbull, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly competed in Bellator MMA where he was the three-time Bellator Featherweight Champion and former Bellator Lightweight Champion. He is the younger brother of lightweight fighter Patricky Pitbull. He was the second-ever simultaneous two-weight champion in Bellator MMA history, and is widely considered to be the best Bellator fighter of all-time. As of April 14, 2026, he is #15 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
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Career Analysis
Patrício Pitbull has compiled a professional record of 37-9-0 across 46 bouts. With 12 victories coming by stoppage, Pitbull carries a 32% knockout rate.
Representing Brazil on the world stage, Pitbull competes in the 145 lb division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.