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Patrício “Pitbull” Freire has no plans to retire. And, he assured, when the time to end his legendary career does finally arrive, it will not be because of A.J. McKee.
The reigning Bellator featherweight world champion, Freire will defend his title on Oct. 1 against Adam Borics at Bellator 286. Despite the excitement surrounding Freire in a bout against the hungry, explosive Borics, there is unfinished business still left to be settled with McKee.