UFC 331 results: Patricio Freire wrecks DooHo Choi in first, calls out Jean Silva
Patricio "Pitbull" scored his first UFC finish by knocking out DooHo Choi, and then made a big callout.
In a thrilling debut for the UFC, Patricio Freire (38-9 MMA, 2-2 UFC) stunned DooHo Choi (17-5-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) with a first-round knockout on the main card of UFC 331. The fight, which took place on September 20, 2026, showcased Freire's powerful striking, as he landed several significant blows to end Choi's career. Following the knockout, Freire expressed regret for his previous performances, and then made a bold statement during his post-fight interview, challenging Jean Silva, a top-ranked featherweight.
With this victory, Freire is now back to a .500 record in the UFC, with wins over Choi and Dan Ige, while Choi's streak of three wins by stoppage comes to an end.
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