The flyweight title fight between Kyoji Horiguchi and Makoto Takahashi at Bellator v Rizin 2 in Japan ended in a no-contest after just 25 seconds due to an unfortunate eye poke that left Takahashi unable to continue. As a result, the vacant flyweight title remains unclaimed.
In the main event of the cross-promotional card at Saitama Arena, Bellator’s Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire secured a third-round TKO victory against Roberto ‘Satoshi’ de Souza in a Bellator lightweight grand prix quarter-final. The match was intense, with Freire determined to reclaim the lightweight title he previously lost. De Souza, the Rizin lightweight champion, stepped in on short notice after AJ McKee withdrew due to a bacterial infection.
The fight started cautiously, but as the rounds progressed, Freire displayed dominance, landing stinging leg kicks and thwarting De Souza’s takedown attempts. Freire’s well-timed flying knee sent De Souza to the canvas, but the round ended, saving De Souza from a potential knockout. In the subsequent rounds, Freire’s low kicks wore down De Souza, leading to a series of punches that ultimately sealed Freire’s victory.
With this win, Patricky Freire advances to the semi-finals of the Bellator lightweight grand prix, where he will face Russian Alexandr Shabliy. Freire is determined to reclaim the lightweight title and prove himself as the king of knockouts in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MMA fights
1. What happened in the flyweight title fight between Kyoji Horiguchi and Makoto Takahashi at Bellator v Rizin 2?
The flyweight title fight between Kyoji Horiguchi and Makoto Takahashi at Bellator v Rizin 2 ended in a no-contest after just 25 seconds due to an eye poke that left Takahashi unable to continue. As a result, the flyweight title remained vacant.
2. Who won the Bellator lightweight grand prix quarter-final between Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire and Roberto ‘Satoshi’ de Souza?
Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire emerged victorious in the Bellator lightweight grand prix quarter-final against Roberto ‘Satoshi’ de Souza. Freire secured a third-round TKO win in an intense match.
3. Why did Roberto ‘Satoshi’ de Souza take the fight on short notice?
Roberto ‘Satoshi’ de Souza took the fight on just six days’ notice after Bellator’s AJ McKee withdrew due to a bacterial infection.
4. What is the next step for Patricky Freire in the Bellator lightweight grand prix?
With his win in the quarter-final, Patricky Freire advances to the semi-finals of the Bellator lightweight grand prix. In the next round, he will face Russian fighter Alexandr Shabliy.
5. What is Patricky Freire’s motivation for participating in the Bellator lightweight grand prix?
Patricky Freire’s main goal is to reclaim the lightweight title he previously lost. He is determined to prove himself as the king of knockouts in the tournament.
More about MMA fights
- Bellator
- Rizin
- MMA
- Bellator Lightweight Grand Prix
- Kyoji Horiguchi
- Makoto Takahashi
- Patricky Freire
- Roberto de Souza
- Saitama Arena
- Cross-promotional card
- AJ McKee
- Alexandr Shabliy
