Another “Pitbull” is the new Bellator lightweight champion. Patricky Freire , a long-time contender, finally got his hands on Bellator gold by stopping Peter Queally in the main event of Bellator 270. Freire (23-10 MMA, 14-8 BMMA) put away Queally (13-5-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) at the 1:05 mark of the second round to win the vacant lightweight title. It was a dominant showing by Freire at Bellator 270 on Friday from the 3Arena in Dublin. The Pitbull legacy continues! #AndNew @PatrickyPitbull joins his brother @PatricioPitbull in the history books as a Bellator Lightweight champion! #Bellator270 pic.twitter.com/8TPMWWD9eF — BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 5, 2021 In the first round, both fighters came out cautious, but there was still a good amount of action. Queally looked to stay on the outside and land leg kicks and keep his guard high
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