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"Pitbull"

18-1-0

Patricio Freire

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  • Name: Patricio Freire
  • Professional MMA Record: 18-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: Pitbull
  • Current Streak: 3 Wins
  • Age: 24 | Date of Birth: 1987.07.07
  • Last Fight: May 21, 2011 in Bellator
  • Weight Class: Featherweight | Last Weigh-In: 145.8 lbs
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $50,000 USD
  • Height: 5'5" (166cm) | Reach: 65.0" (165cm)
  • Gym/Affiliation: Team Nogueira
  • Born: Brazil
  • Fighter Pages: Sherdog  |  The UG
  • Fighting out of: Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
  • Personal Pages: Twitter
Consensus Rank   #14 Current Best MMA Featherweight Fighter
#84 Greatest MMA Striker of All Time
#89 Current Best Pound For Pound MMA Fighter
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Patricio Freire MMA Fight Record

Professional Results Opponent Event Date
Cancelled Bout Joe Warren Bellator 47 - Reason: Freire Hand Injury 2011.07.23
Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Daniel Straus
Ref: Jason Herzog
Bellator 45
Main Card | Tournament Finals | 145 lbs
2011.05.21
Odds: -125 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 145.8 lbs
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
3:29 Round 3 of 3, 13:29 Total
Wilson Reis
Ref: Jason Herzog
Bellator 41
Main Card | Tournament Semifinal | 145 lbs
2011.04.16
Odds: -340 Moderate Favorite | Weigh-In: 145.8 lbs
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
0:56 Round 3 of 3, 10:56 Total
Georgi Karakhanyan
Ref: Jason Herzog
Bellator 37
Main Event | Tournament Quarterfinal | 145 lbs
2011.03.19
Odds: -240 Moderate Favorite | Weigh-In: 146.0 lbs
Loss | Decision | Split
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Joe Warren
Ref: Jason Herzog
Bellator 23
Main Event | Tournament Finals | 145 lbs
2010.06.24
Odds: -135 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 144.0 lbs
#49 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2010
#14 Greatest Featherweight MMA Fight of All Time
Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Wilson Reis
Ref: Jason Herzog
Bellator 18
Main Card | Tournament Semifinal | 145 lbs
2010.05.13
Odds: -115 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $30,000 ($15K Base, $15K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 144.4 lbs
Win | Submission | Leglock
2:01 Round 1 of 3
William Romero
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
Bellator 15
Main Card | Tournament Quarterfinal | 145 lbs
2010.04.22
Odds: -318 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $20,000 ($10K Base, $10K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 144.75 lbs
Win | Submission | Choke Johnny Iwasaki PFB 2009.12.05
Win | KO/TKO | Strikes Vinicius Borba Zani EFC 2009.09.26
Win | KO/TKO | Strikes Vinicius Borba Zani EFC 2009.09.26
Win | Submission | Shoulder Giovani Diniz PFB 2009.08.13
Win | KO/TKO | Knee Antonio Glaristone BNC 2009.04.02
Win | Decision | Unanimous Fernando Vieira Leal Combat 2008.06.05
Win | Submission | Leglock Paulo Dantas RFC 2007.09.27
Win | Submission | Choke Jadyson Costa Leal Combat 2007.07.05
Win | Submission | Armlock Rafael Gargula TC 2006.04.06
Win | Submission | Choke Joao Paulo FSLB 2005.09.08
Win | KO/TKO | Punches Tarcisco Locka OF 2005.02.24
Win | Decision | Unanimous Marlon Silva BC 2 2004.10.21
Win | KO/TKO | Retired Dida Dida Desafio 2004.03.09

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    Daniel Straus has been here before.

    Just one year ago, the Team Vision fighter stood in this exact same place against an equally talented Brazilian striker/grappler in the Bellator season four featherweight tournament finals.

    Last time, he came up short, losing a decision to Patricio Freire, but he's learned his lesson.

    He won't give up on his pressure-based attack this time around. He believe...

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    Unlike the ADCCs, there are no weight-classes...

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    Unlike the ADCCs, there are no weight-classes...

  • Bloody Elbow

    A week after a somewhat ill-received title fight between Ben Askren and Douglas Lima, another Brazilian got an opportunity at a Bellator championship Saturday but took full advantage.

    At just 23 years old, Eduardo Dantas now sits as Bellator Bantamweight Champion after a dominant second round submission win over Zach Makovsky at Bellator 65. Based on his performance, it might be a while before h...

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