Patricio Pitbull knocked out Do Ho Choi in the first round. The finish adds another highlight-reel performance for the Brazilian veteran.
Patricio "Pitbull" Freire added another devastating finish to his resume on September 20, 2026, stopping Do Ho Choi in the opening round of their featherweight contest.
Freire, now 37-9-0, remains one of the most accomplished veterans in the 145-pound division. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of the Pitbull Brothers camp, carries a wealth of experience into every cage appearance and showed no signs of slowing down with this quick finish. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, the orthodox striker lands 2.68 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy, and also supplements his stand-up game with 1.49 takedowns per 15 minutes — a well-rounded skill set that has made him a problem for opponents across two decades of competition. He currently sits ranked 15th in the featherweight division.
Do Ho Choi's corner had no answers before the referee stepped in, capping what the summary describes as yet another highlight-reel performance for the Brazilian veteran.
Why it matters
- The first-round finish keeps Freire relevant in a deep featherweight division despite being ranked 15th heading into the bout.
- A statement knockout at 39 years old signals that Freire's finishing ability remains fully intact late in his career.
- The win could push him back toward the upper tier of the 145-pound rankings, depending on where Choi stood at the time of the contest.
