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Patricio Freire explains why he accepted short-notice fight in Japan: ‘If the challenge is good, I’m going to fight’

Patricio Freire traveled to Japan to be a cornerman, but ended up as an unexpected addition to this weekend’s second cross-promotional event with Bellator and Rizin.

Patricio was supposed to be playing the role of a coach in his brother Patricky’s corner, who competes in the main event of Bellator X Rizin 2 Saturday against Roberto de Souza, a short-notice replacement for A.J. McKee. However, after a few conversations with promotion officials, he will be stepping into the ring to compete.

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