‘Bellator 221 Countdown,’ No. 3: Patricio Freire brings in Patricky – who has words for Michael Chandler

Bellator is back in the Chicago area this week, and the promotion is producing a special “Countdown” series.

Bellator 221 takes place Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago. The main card streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie.

In the main event, lightweight champion Michael Chandler (19-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Patricio Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA), the promotion’s featherweight champ. “Pitbull” Freire will be attempting to become Bellator’s next two-division titleholder. The fight arguably is the biggest grudge match in Bellator history.

Also see:

• ‘Bellator 221 Countdown,’ No. 1: Michael Chandler says ‘Pitbull’ can’t handle his power
• ‘Bellator 221 Countdown,’ No. 2: Patricio Freire on how his life changed when he saw a dead body

For more on Bellator 221, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.