Chris Gonzalez ‘definitely looking to contend’ for Bellator lightweight belt soon, hopes ‘Pitbull’ is ready

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Chris Gonzalez ‘definitely looking to contend’ for Bellator lightweight belt soon, hopes ‘Pitbull’ is ready

LOS ANGELES – Chris Gonzalez spoke to the media ahead of Bellator 263 at Wednesday’s media day.

Gonzalez (6-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) discussed being happy that he got a top-five matchup in Goiti Yamauchi, having “no regrets” pivoting from the Olympic wrestling trials to pursue MMA, “definitely looking to contend for the (lightweight) belt soon” vs. Patricio Freire, and more.

You can watch his full session with reporters in the video above.

Bellator 263 takes place Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims streamed on MMA Junkie.

Chris Gonzalez ‘definitely looking to contend’ for Bellator lightweight belt soon, hopes ‘Pitbull’ is ready