URGENT UPDATE: UFC featherweight Patricio Pitbull has just confirmed he will NOT fight Losene Keita at UFC Fight Night in Paris this Saturday, following Keita’s significant weight miss by three pounds. The fight, originally booked on short notice, has been abruptly canceled, leaving fans and the UFC scrambling for alternatives.
Pitbull, 38, expressed his frustration in a video posted to UFC Brasil, stating he could not accept a catchweight agreement after Keita failed to make the required weight of 165 pounds. “He said in an interview he was faster, stronger, and younger,” Pitbull remarked, emphasizing his opponent’s advantages. “I gave him all the advantages besides allowing this fight to happen here in Paris. He drove two hours to get here, so there was no suffering.”
Losene Keita, 27, was poised to make his UFC debut, but his weight mishap has now derailed those plans. He took to social media to apologize for his failure to make weight, stating, “For the first time in 25 fights, I failed to make weight, and it had to happen on my UFC debut. I sincerely apologize to my fans. I will be back, like every time I fall in life.”
Pitbull, who holds a professional record of 37-8 and is a former Bellator MMA champion, has already fought twice in 2025 and is eager to remain active. He has requested to be rebooked for the UFC Fight Night card on October 11, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro.
This cancellation raises questions about the future of Keita in the UFC, as missing weight on such a significant stage could impact his career trajectory. Fans are now left wondering how the UFC will respond and who will step in to face Pitbull.
As this story develops, updates will follow regarding potential replacements for the fight and the implications of this incident on both fighters’ careers. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this unfolding situation.