Patricio Freire scored one of the most meaningful victories of his career Thursday when he defended his featherweight title against Emmanuel Sanchez in the Bellator 209 main event. Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) put himself on top of Bellator’s all-time wins list and more when he beat Sanchez (17-4 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) by unanimous decision in the headlining bout, which aired via tape-delay on Paramount and DAZN from Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. “Pitbull” was forced to fight hard to keep his belt. He went 25 minutes with Sanchez in a contest that saw both athletes take their licks, but ultimately the Brazilian was able to pick up his second title defense. Freire and Sanchez were transported to hospital in the wake of their fight.
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