Patricio Freire stopped yet another promising featherweight contender to further assert his dominance over the featherweight division. ‘Pitbull’ was matched up against Pedro Carvalho in the quarterfinals of the Bellator featherweight Grand prix tournament.
Freire dominated from the first bell. He had Carvalho rocked multiple times in the first round before knocking him out. Leading up to the finish, ‘Pitbull’ caught Carvalho with an overhand right. As ‘The Game’ was retreating, a perfectly timed left hook dropped him to the ground and the referee immediately stepped in to call the fight. The MMA community took to Twitter to react to the stoppage victory.
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Bellator 252: Patricio Freire vs Pedro Carvalho: Twitter reactions
Everyone from MMA journalists to coaches to fellow fighters took time out to appreciate the skills displayed today by ‘Pitbull’
.@PatricioPitbull, the most decorated fighter in @BellatorMMA history, is about to fight next. Here’s a look at his resume. #Bellator252 pic.twitter.com/Dj6rcWTTlW
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) November 13, 2020
‘Pitbull’ is without a doubt one of the biggest and most accomplished stars in the promotion. Leading up to the bout, Mike Bohn shared a list of records held by the champion in the promotion. The list of accomplishments is truly incredible.
Nearly an execution. Pitbull is a destroyer of men. https://t.co/EHRgzQd5ps
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) November 13, 2020
Luke Thomas took to Twitter to react to the fight. He called ‘Pitbull’ a “Destroyer of men”
So damn talented 🔥 https://t.co/pXaZlZtVTj
— James Lynch (@LynchOnSports) November 13, 2020
James Lynch of Line movement MMA reacted to the fight in was in awe of Freire’s talent.
Patricio Pitbull made it look easy. Rocked Pedro Carvalho three times before finally knocking him out in the first round. Wow.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) November 13, 2020
Guilherme Cruz of MMA fighting reacted to the fight and the stark difference in talent between Freire and everyone else at featherweight.
Patricio Pitbull is scary, man. Unbelievable power, but doesn’t forfeit technique or accuracy when he lets it loose. He just hits different at that weight class. Easy work for the champ tonight to advance in Bellator’s featherweight tournament.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 13, 2020
Brett Okamoto of ESPN took to Twitter to applaud the double champion’s technique and power.
Imagine being as savage Emmanuel Sanchez. Seeing that TKO and being like, “Hell yeah, we get to fight the winner!” Thats a different breed, man. #Bellator252 pic.twitter.com/5trfvbIB6z
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) November 13, 2020
Nolan King shared a video of Emmanuel Sanchez being congratulated. Sanchez previously lost to Freire at Bellator 209. He will fight ‘Pitbull’ in the next round of the tournament. It will be an excellent opportunity to not only avenge his loss but move one step closer to the finals and the grand prize.
A walkoff KO for @PatricioPitbull who remains the @BellatorMMA Featherweight World champion – #Bellator252 pic.twitter.com/VZHOOo2XIs
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) November 13, 2020
Bellator head honcho, Scott Coker took to Twitter to applaud his superstar fighter.
Very nice @PatricioPitbull 🙌🏾 he should’ve knew that right hand was coming 😂🙄 see you soon once you get passed the pillow puncher 💯 Meanwhile @TheWolfMMA you know what time it is 😎 #thumpcity #nowrestling @BellatorMMA
— AJ “The Mercenary” McKee (@ajmckee101) November 13, 2020
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Undefeated featherweight star AJ McKee took to Twitter to comment about the fight.
Took a shot and came up short. That's the game sometimes. Very proud of @PCarvalhoMMA and look forward to his run in 2021. Congratulations to Pitbull brothers team, class act in victory.
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) November 13, 2020
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The legendary MMA coach John Kavanagh took to Twitter to appreciate Freire’s efforts. Furthermore, he congratulated his adversary on an excellent display.
What did you make of Patricio Freire’s performance tonight? Do you think he is the best featherweight in the world and not just at Bellator? Let us know in the comments below.
