Pitbull was forced off the July 22 card with an undisclosed injury, according to multiple reports.
Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. Bellator confirmed the injury and announced changes to the card on Tuesday. Douglas Lima vs. Pitbull could be cleared to train again in two weeks if treatments go well, according to MMA Fighting.
Patricky Pitbull won't be defending his lightweight title at Bellator 283 after all.
Lorenz Larkin vs. Sidney Outlaw vs. Douglas Lima vs. MMA Fighting has learned that Pitbull (24-10) could be cleared to training again in two weeks depending on how the treatment goes. Jason Jackson, has been promoted to a five-round main event, a person with knowledge of the shift told MMA Fighting after an initial report from MMA Junkie. Stepping in for Pitbull is former RIZIN champ Tofiq Musayev, who will face Outlaw on the eventโs main card.