Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire was pushed for five rounds by challenger Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 209, but ultimately he left the cage with his title. Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) beat Sanchez (17-4 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) by unanimous decision in Thursday’s headlining bout, which aired via tape-delay on Paramount and DAZN from Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The win gave “Pitbull” two consecutive defenses in his current reign.
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Patricio Freire, Emmanuel Sanchez pose backstage after Bellator 209 title fight – MMA Junkie