Patricky Freire is eyeing future matchups with Will Brooks and Melvin Guillard. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
Patricky Freire has a very basic set of expectations when he visualizes his upcoming Bellator 141 showdown with Saad Awad.
“Fireworks,” the Brazilian lightweight says with a laugh.
“He’s a dangerous guy. I know he’ll be coming right at me trying to knock me out, but my hands are more powerful and better than him. I’m faster, and I will be the one to connect. He will be knocked out.”
As to whether a victory over Awad, who enters the matchup on a three-fight winning streak, will get “Pitbull” closer to a desired bout against reigning lightweight king Will Brooks is another matter entirely.