The Latest Breaking News from Patrício Pitbull Freire

Jorge Masvidal Playing Title Role at UFC 291

‘I’m really excited for this fight.’

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2023

Patrício ‘Pitbull’ Freire Seeks to Win Title in Third Weight Class at ‘Bellator 297’

Freire believes a victory Friday against Sergio Pettis would be a defining moment in his career.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2023

Sergei Pavlovich Puts UFC Heavyweight Division on Notice

“The fight went according to the plan.”

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023

Ádám Borics Set to Derail Patrício ‘Pitbull’ Freire at Bellator 286

“I’m the best in the world. I’m excited to show that and become the champion,” Borics says.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2022

A.J. McKee Building His Best Case for Top-Billed Bouts

McKee makes no mistake about his worthiness for a tilt against the top fighters in Bellator and beyond.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2022

Can 'Pitbull' Cement His Place as the 'King' of Bellator?

“I can still go out there, compete, and beat all these young guys that are supposedly the future,” Freire says.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2022

McKee Says Loss to Pitbull Still Stings, Vows to 'Retire Him’

‘Even on my worst day, I knew Patricio couldn’t beat me. And that was my worst day—and he didn’t beat me.’

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2022

The Weekly Takedown: Coker Says Open Scoring Should Be Considered

The Bellator president believes the positives of a new scoring system outweigh the potential problems.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022

How Patrício Pitbull Broke A.J. McKee’s Undefeated Record and Spirit

Motivated by personal loss and trash talk entering Bellator 277, the champ is back with the featherweight title.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022