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Lightweight Belt Not a ‘Priority’ for Patricio Freire, Would Vacate to Give Brother Title Shot

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Patricio Freire wants to eventually defend the Bellator lightweight championship he won a little more than a year ago, but at the same time, the 155-pound belt is not his first priority.

The two-division titlist is focused on the promotion’s featherweight grand prix, which was halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pitbull” was scheduled to face Pedro Carvalho in a quarterfinal matchup, but Bellator 241 was canceled on the day of the event due to concerns regarding the outbreak.