Pitbull On Showing His Potential In UFC 331 Return

Patricio Pitbull says he has yet to show what he can do in the UFC and plans to change that this weekend.

The former Bellator champion faces Choi Doo-ho at UFC 331 following an uneven start to his run with the promotion. Pitbull told reporters he was happy to hear his name come up when Choi called him out. "It's always good when the fighters are remembering your name," he said, per MMA Junkie.

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Pitbull's UFC 331 Fight Against Choi Doo-Ho

When asked about his performances since joining the UFC, Pitbull was blunt. "I didn't like any of them," he told MMA Junkie and other reporters. "I don't think I showed my potential at all in any of those fights. But I do want to bring that out in this performance."

The veteran featherweight moved to the UFC later in his career after establishing himself as a star in Bellator. He acknowledged that the division has been quiet compared to what he's used to. "I was missing it," Pitbull said. "I like challengers."

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Pitbull predicted fireworks when he steps into the cage against Choi, who is known as the Korean Superboy. He also reacted positively to the possibility of earning a performance bonus. "That surprise bonus sounds good," he said. "We're going to win that."

UFC 331 takes place Saturday with Pitbull looking to silence doubts about his ability to compete at the highest level.

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