Don’t miss the highly anticipated lightweight grand prix quarterfinal between Patricky Freire and Roberto Satoshi de Souza at Bellator x Rizin 2. Find out the key details and numbers that define these fighters.
Freire vs. de Souza: Bellator x Rizin 2 Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal
This Saturday, Patricky Freire and Roberto Satoshi de Souza will face off in the Bellator x Rizin 2 lightweight grand prix quarterfinal. The winner of this highly anticipated matchup will advance to the tournament semifinal against Alexander Shabliy. Freire, known as ‘Pitbull,’ enters the eight-man draw with a challenging record, having lost three of his last four bouts. On the other hand, Satoshi steps in on short notice to replace the injured A.J. McKee. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers that define these fighters.
Patricky Freire
- Age: 37
- Victories by knockout or technical knockout: 16
- Fastest finish: 28 seconds
- Rounds started: 78
- Winning percentage of opponents who finished him: .719
Freire, born in Mossoro, Brazil, on January 21, 1986, has an impressive knockout record, accounting for 67% of his career victories. Some notable names on his list of Bellator victims include Derek Campos, Peter Queally, and Josh Thomson. Additionally, Freire has displayed his submission skills with one win by submission and seven wins by decision.
Roberto Satoshi de Souza
- Age: 33
- Wins by submission: 10
- Undefeated streak: 2,183 days
- Fought at least once every year for 11 consecutive years
- Combined victories of opponents who beat him: 48
Satoshi, born on September 19, 1989, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has a dominant submission game, with 67% of his wins coming by submission. He has showcased various submission techniques, including rear-naked chokes, triangle chokes, and arm-triangle chokes. Satoshi had an impressive undefeated streak of 2,183 days before his loss to Johnny Case. He has consistently fought at least once every year for the past 11 years.
The upcoming battle between Freire and Satoshi promises to be an exciting clash of styles. Freire’s knockout power will be tested against Satoshi’s submission expertise. Both fighters have faced tough opponents in their careers, and this fight will determine who advances in the lightweight grand prix. Don’t miss this thrilling matchup!
Fight Results:
| Patricky Freire | Roberto Satoshi de Souza |
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