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Patricio Pitbull challenges Jean Silva after latest knockout victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Patricio Pitbull challenges Jean Silva after latest knockout victory

Summary

Patricio Freire, known as 'Pitbull,' has called out No. 5-ranked featherweight Jean Silva following his knockout win over Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331. Despite being unranked in the UFC and lacking consecutive wins, Freire seeks to fight Silva, suggesting he believes the matchup would be competitive. Silva recently secured victories against Arnold Allen and Jose Delgado, but it appears he may not be prioritizing a fight with Freire at this time. Freire expressed confidence in his training changes and readiness to face top opponents in the division.

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By the Numbers

•Freire has a professional record of 38-9.
•Silva holds a record of 18-3 and is currently ranked No. 5.
•Freire defeated Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331.
•Silva's recent wins were against Arnold Allen and Jose Delgado.
•Freire feels Silva has been avoiding him after their recent performances.

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4:42 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Frozen’ Jean Silva needs to stop ‘avoiding’ Patricio Pitbull and take his knockout like a man

What they're saying

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Patricio Freire has yet to win consecutive fights under the UFC banner and remains unranked in the 145-pound division, but that hasn’t stopped “Pitbull” from calling out No. 5-ranked featherweight contender Jean Silva. Perhaps Freire is counting on his two-division title run in Bellator MMA to help get him over the hump. “Pitbull” (38-9) is […]
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