When Patricio Freire takes his next fight, it will be on his terms.
Recent Ultimate Fighting Championship pickup Freire was slated to battle newcomer Losene Keita on the main card of UFC Paris last week. Ahead of their featherweight encounter, Keita tipped the scales at 149 pounds, or three above the divisional limit. The Brazilian opted not to accept a catchweight solution, and the match was canceled.
After that took place, plenty of sniping and chatter from both sides came on social media, with Keita accepting blame and practically begging Freire to fight him.