During a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Bellator Featherweight Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire stated his intentions to secure a title unification bout with the new undisputed Bellator Bantamweight Champion Joe Warren.
“I sent Scott Coker and Rich Chou an e-mail, but they haven’t answered me yet. I sent Warren a few messages on Twitter, and he hasn’t spoke. I want this fight,” said Freire.
“Pitbull” continued, “Joe Warren was my first loss, and it was a controversial one. I beat him a lot, knocked him down and slept (him) for a second, but the referee didn’t stop the fight and he won via split decision. I don’t think I lost that fight, many people think I won that fight. He won the title right after and ended up moving down to 135 after a few losses. He’s a world champion now, and our history hasn’t changed. I’m sure I will knock him out in the first round.”
Freire elaborated, explaining why he is campaigning for this specific fight. “The main reason is avenging that loss and cleaning my record, but both things motivate me. Having the chance to make history like Dan Henderson, and winning two titles at the same time in a big organization, would be huge for my career. It’s time. I’m the featherweight champion and people still doubt me, so I want bigger challenges.”
He went on to explain that he would have no trouble moving down in weight.
“I made 145 pounds for my last fight without entering a sauna. My natural weight is 158 pounds now, and I can make 135 pounds easily with a good diet. I’ll be strong on fight night.”
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