In one of the most highly anticipated rematches in Bellator MMA history, Patricio Freire (22-2 MMA, 10-2 BMMA) finally captured the featherweight championship with a unanimous-decision victory over Pat Curran (20-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) in tonight’s Bellator 123 main event. The 145-pound championship fight headlined the organization’s season opener from Uncasville, Conn.’s Mohegan Sun Arena. And while it may not have met the expectations that followed the first fight, it was another memorable battle, but this time with a different result. Curran first defeated Freire via controversial decision in January 2013, but this time, “Pitbull” didn’t let the belt slip through his fingers.
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Twitter reacts to Patricio Freire’s featherweight title win at Bellator 123 – MMA Junkie