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By FCF Staff

Patricio Freire exchanged verbal shots with A.J. McKee leading up to their Bellator 263 bout. But, following his loss to the rising star, ‘Pitbull’ congratulated McKee on his performance.

McKee rocked Freire with a head kick not … Read More

By FCF Staff

The common narrative in MMA is that the UFC is home to the world’s best fighters, and Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire is citing his quick win over Michael Chandler, while firing back at that theory.

Freire (31-4) has … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator 252 took place tonight in Uncasville, Connecticut, and it saw Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire score another, highlight reel win.

The featherweight and lightweight champ took on Pedro Carvalho in the main event, and quickly finished the challenger … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Patricio “Pitbull” Freire did not end up fighting Pedro Carvalho on March 13th as scheduled, he was paid by Bellator, and the champ-champ is praising the organization for doing so.

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By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has demonstrated on many occasions that he’s capable of finishing a fight at any moment, and recently the Bellator champ declared he’s the hardest hitting featherweight on Earth.

Freire was scheduled to fight Daniel … Read More

By FCF Staff

Patricio Freire finally avenged his previous loss to Pat Curran at Bellator 123, and laid claim to the featherweight title in the process, but “Pitbull” says the fight almost didn’t happen due to injury.

According to Freire, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Patricio “Pitbull” Freire wanted it sooner, the highly regarded fighter finally has a date for his rematch with Bellator featherweight champ, Pat Curran. The promotion has announced that the fight will headline its June 6th, Bellator … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Bellator Featherweight Champion narrowly got by Patricio “Pitbull” Freire last night in Irvine, California, with a split decision win, the promotion will not be setting up an immediate rematch between the two fighters.

Bellator recently announced … Read More

By FCF Staff; photo courtesy Bellator FC

Bellator FC crowned a new light-heavyweight champion last night in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as  Christian “Tonton” M’Pumbu put away Richard Hale in the third round of the promotion’s 205lb. tourney finals. (Pictured: M’ … Read More

By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire scored a third round stoppage over Wilson Reis last night in Yuma, Arizona, to advance to the final’s of the promotion’s season four, featherweight tourney. Video of the bout’s final moments is below.

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By FCF Staff

After publicly criticizing the PFL for not booking him fights, and calling for his release, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire is now reportedly a free agent.

The former Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion … Read More

By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire is Bellator’s featherweight champ once again, as the noted finisher submitted Daniel Straus with a second round, guillotine choke on Friday to reclaim the title.

The fight marked the fourth time the two have … Read More

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By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire came up short in his UFC debut. But, the former Bellator champ’s reporting he’s healthy and eager to fight again this summer.

Freire faced Yair Rodriguez at … Read More

By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will make his UFC debut the same night former foe, Michael Chandler will battle Paddy Pimblett, and recently he made his prediction for the … Read More

By FCF Staff

Following his release from the PFL, there was extensive speculation as to whether Patricio “Pitbull” Freire could be UFC bound. But, it’s being reported the decorated fighter has signed with … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator Champion Series has a new light heavyweight champ, as Corey Anderson laid claim to the vacant title on Friday.

The UFC veteran worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Karl Moore to win the … Read More

By FCF Staff

The second Bellator versus Rizin card has undergone a couple of significant changes, just days out from the event.

On Tuesday, Bellator announced that AJ McKee has withdrawn from his lightweight grand-prix bout with Patricky “Pitbull” Freire, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has some obstacles ahead of him he needs to tackle first. But, ahead of the decorated fighter’s bout this Friday with Sergio Pettis, Freire’s raised the possibility of dropping to flyweight.

“Pitbull” is scheduled … Read More