PFL vs Bellator: Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull Prediction
After a lot of matchmaking gymnastics to save this PFL vs. Bellator crossover event, Patricio Pitbull is staying on the card and will be going up against the PFL’s 2023 featherweight runner-up Gabriel Braga–after Jesus Pinedo pulled out due to injury.
Braga vs. Pitbull Picks
- Pick: Pitbull ML -145.
If you want to bet on MMA this weekend, continue reading for the official Braga vs Pitbull prediction and the scores and odds before placing any bets on this event.
Braga vs. Pitbull Information
Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull
Location of the game: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date and Time: February 24, 2024. 3 PM ET card start
How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV / DAZN PPV
Last Fight Record
Braga is coming off losing to Jesus Pinedo in November for the PFL title.
Pitbull is coming off losing to Chihiro Suzuki via first-round KO at the Rizin-Bellator super event last July.
Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull Betting Analysis
Gabriel Braga
Braga is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a record of 12-1, including 5 TKO/KO victories. At only 25 years old, he has big wins over top PFL contenders like Marlon Moraes and Chris Wade and was a finalist in his first season. He fought 5 times in 8 months last year as well. Braga is listed as a 5’9” switch stance fighter with a 72” reach.
Patricio Pitbull Freire
Pitbull is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a professional MMA record of 35-7, including 11 TKO/KO wins and 12 submissions. He is a three-time Bellator featherweight champion and a former Bellator lightweight champion, being the first simultaneous double-champion in the promotion’s history. He has 8 total title defenses and has rewritten the Bellator record books.
Pitbull is a 5’6” orthodox fighter with a 65 ½” reach at 36 years old. He and his brother Patricky train out of their gym in Brazil, and he’s a black belt in BJJ.
Updates
No injuries have been reported to the PFL, ESPN, or DAZN.
Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull Betting Preview
The Braga vs Pitbull prediction is a difficult one to make because of all the moving parts surrounding the short-notice nature of this matchup, along with the significant age and experience difference between the two. Let’s take a closer look at this MMA fight tonight and preview betting lines, along with studying the fighting styles of both men.
PFL odds have Pitbull as the -145 betting favorite going into this fight with the +125 Braga. The only other line available right now is the over/under of 2.5 rounds. Keep your eyes open for more prop bets being released as we get closer to Saturday afternoon.
Stylistically, Braga has a pretty traditional Muay Thai style with his palms facing his opponents, high guard, and an active lead leg. He throws sharp counterstrikes and can also sit down on his punches when he wants to go for the finish. He also has a consistent pressure he uses on his opponents to keep them uncomfortable and moving backward.
Pitbull is an experienced martial artist who changes up his style depending on who is standing across from him. With this being a three-round fight against someone like Braga, you can expect him to go back to his wide stance with bouncy movements and throw a lot of power punches. He will most likely test the wrestling and grappling ability of Braga as well.
Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull Betting Prediction
To make accurate PFL predictions, the film study is probably the most important. The official Braga vs Pitbull prediction is that Pitbull will get back in the winning column and represent the Bellator roster well against the PFL.
The age and back-to-back losses for Pitbull are concerning, but he matches up well against Braga. He also knows the young man very well and is a good friend of Braga’s father in Brazil.
The power, wrestling, and fight IQ of Pitbull in a three-round fight are the deciding factors in this MMA pick. You also get very good value at -145.
- Pick: Pitbull ML -145.
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