Fighter

Patricio Pitbull

"Pitbull"

37-9-0#15Featherweight Brazil

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NEXT FIGHT

vs Dooho Choi

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·Saturday, September 19, 2026

Patricio Pitbull holds a professional MMA record of 37-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 46 bouts on record. Patricio Pitbull has won 37 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Patricio Pitbull lands 2.77 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 1.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1987-07-07
Age: 39
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Mossoro, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Patricio Pitbull arrived in the UFC as one of the most accomplished champions ever to cross over from another major promotion. The Brazilian veteran brings knockout power in compact bursts and the timing of a fighter who has spent years in title fights.

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 7% in division

Submission Threat

96 · top 14% in division

Punch power97

Kick power90

Punch speed94

Kick speed92

Accuracy93

Takedowns92

Ground striking94

Submissions96

Chin95

Body strength93

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 37-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.77per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.61per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.26per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed74%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Patricio Pitbull earns per fight.

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UFCCrypto.com UFC 331Sep 19, 2026
vs Dooho ChoiFeatherweight

Career history

LOSS
vs Aaron Pico
UFCUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Featherweight· 37-8 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dan Ige
UFCUFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3· Jul 19, 2025· Featherweight· 36-8 vs 19-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFCUFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes· Apr 12, 2025· Featherweight· 36-7 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jeremy Kennedy×9Title bout · Title win #9
Bellator Champions Series· Mar 22, 2024· Featherweight· 35-7 vs 19-3
TKO
R3 · 4:07
LOSS
vs Chihiro Suzuki
RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 2· Jul 30, 2023· Lightweight· 35-6 vs 10-4
KO
R1 · 2:32
LOSS
vs Sergio Pettis
Bellator 297· Jun 16, 2023· Bantamweight· 35-5 vs 22-5
UD
WIN
vs Kleber Koike Erbst
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 40: Bellator MMA vs. Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· Featherweight· 34-5 vs 31-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Adam Borics×8Title bout · Title win #8
Bellator 286· Oct 1, 2022· Featherweight· 33-5 vs 18-1
UD
WIN
vs A.J. McKee
Bellator 277· Apr 15, 2022· Featherweight· 32-5 vs 18-0
UD
LOSS
vs A.J. McKee
Bellator 263· Jul 31, 2021· Featherweight· 32-4 vs 17-0
SUB
R1 · 1:57
WIN
vs Emmanuel Sanchez×7Title bout · Title win #7
Bellator 255· Apr 2, 2021· Featherweight· 31-4 vs 20-4
SUB
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Pedro Carvalho×6Title bout · Title win #6
Bellator 252· Nov 12, 2020· Featherweight· 30-4 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Juan Archuleta×5Title bout · Title win #5
Bellator 228· Sep 28, 2019· Featherweight· 29-4 vs 23-1
UD
WIN
vs Michael Chandler
Bellator 221· May 11, 2019· Lightweight· 28-4 vs 19-4
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Emmanuel Sanchez×4Title bout · Title win #4
Bellator 209· Nov 15, 2018· Featherweight· 27-4 vs 17-3
UD
WIN
vs Daniel Weichel×3Title bout · Title win #3
Bellator 203· Jul 14, 2018· Featherweight· 26-4 vs 39-9
SD
WIN
vs Daniel Straus
Bellator 178· Apr 21, 2017· Featherweight· 25-4 vs 25-6
SUB
R2 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Benson Henderson
Bellator 160· Aug 26, 2016· Lightweight· 25-3 vs 23-6
TKO
R2 · 2:26
WIN
vs Henry Corrales
Bellator 153· Apr 22, 2016· Featherweight· 24-3 vs 12-2
SUB
R2 · 4:09
LOSS
vs Daniel Straus
Bellator 145· Nov 6, 2015· Featherweight· 24-2 vs 24-6
UD
WIN
vs Daniel Weichel×2Title bout · Title win #2
Bellator 138· Jun 19, 2015· Featherweight· 23-2 vs 35-8
TKO
R2 · 0:32
WIN
vs Daniel Straus×1Title bout · Title win #1
Bellator 132· Jan 16, 2015· Featherweight· 22-2 vs 23-5
SUB
R4 · 4:49
WIN
vs Pat Curran
Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Featherweight· 21-2 vs 20-5
UD
WIN
vs Justin Wilcox
Bellator 108· Nov 15, 2013· Featherweight· 20-2 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Fabrício Guerreiro
Bellator 103· Oct 11, 2013· Featherweight· 19-2 vs 19-2
UD
WIN
vs Diego Nunes
Bellator 99· Sep 13, 2013· Featherweight· 18-2 vs 18-4
TKO
R1 · 1:19
WIN
vs Jared Downing
Bellator 97· Jul 31, 2013· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 9-2
TKO
R2 · 0:54
LOSS
vs Pat Curran
Bellator 85· Jan 17, 2013· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 17-4
SD
WIN
vs Daniel Straus
Bellator 45· May 21, 2011· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 16-3
UD
WIN
vs Wilson Reis
Bellator 41· Apr 16, 2011· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 12-2
TKO
R3 · 3:29
WIN
vs Georgi Karakhanyan
Bellator 37· Mar 19, 2011· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 14-2-1
TKO
R3 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Joe Warren
Bellator 23· Jun 24, 2010· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 4-1
SD
WIN
vs Wilson Reis
Bellator 18· May 13, 2010· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs William Romero
Bellator 15· Apr 22, 2010· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 6-0
SUB
R1 · 2:01
WIN
vs Johnny Iwasaki
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Dec 5, 2009· 11-0 vs 8-1
SUB
WIN
vs Vinicius Zani
Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 26, 2009· 10-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Giovani Diniz
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Aug 13, 2009· 9-0 vs 9-3
SUB
WIN
vs Gleristone Santos
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Apr 2, 2009· 8-0 vs 12-1
TKO
WIN
vs Fernando Vieira
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Jun 5, 2008· 7-0 vs 3-0
DEC
WIN
vs Paulo Dantas
Ceara Regional· Sep 27, 2007· 6-0 vs 16-3
SUB
WIN
vs Jadyson Costa
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Jul 5, 2007· 5-0 vs 4-3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Rafael Silva
Ceara Regional· Apr 6, 2006· 4-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs João Paulo Rodrigues
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Sep 8, 2005· 3-0 vs 3-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Feb 24, 2005· 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Marlon Silva
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Oct 21, 2004· 1-0 vs 6-0
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Mar 9, 2004· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Patricio Pitbull's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #15 Featherweight
Peak: #11 Featherweight
First ranked: Jul 22, 2025
Times ranked: 40

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1844▼14
Peak: 1897Dec 31, 2022
Rated fights: 44

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Frequently asked questions

When does Patricio Pitbull fight next?

Patricio Pitbull fights Dooho Choi on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Crypto.com UFC 331.

What is Patricio Pitbull's record?

Patricio Pitbull's professional MMA record is 37-9-0.

Who is Patricio Pitbull fighting next?

Patricio Pitbull's next opponent is Dooho Choi at Crypto.com UFC 331.

Who did Patricio Pitbull fight last?

Patricio Pitbull most recently fought Aaron Pico at UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg on Saturday, April 11, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Patricio Pitbull fight in?

Patricio Pitbull fights at Featherweight.

Is Patricio Pitbull ranked in the UFC?

Patricio Pitbull is currently ranked #15 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Patricio Pitbull have?

Patricio Pitbull has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How tall is Patricio Pitbull?

Patricio Pitbull is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Patricio Pitbull weigh?

Patricio Pitbull weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Patricio Pitbull's reach?

Patricio Pitbull has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Patricio Pitbull?

Patricio Pitbull is 39 years old (born Jul 7, 1987).

Where is Patricio Pitbull from?

Patricio Pitbull is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY