Jeremy Kennedy Confident in Strength Advantage Over Patricio Freire
Jeremy Kennedy is gearing up to challenge Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire in the upcoming Bellator Champions Series: Belfast co-headliner at SSE Arena in Northern Ireland. Kennedy, with a record of 19-3, is confident in his strength advantage over Freire, who currently holds a record of 34-7.
Freire is facing a two-fight losing streak for the first time in his career, but Kennedy acknowledges the difficulty in predicting which version of Freire he will face, given that both losses did not occur in the featherweight division. Despite this, Kennedy is approaching the fight with the mindset of facing the best version of Freire.
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio, Kennedy expressed his focus on preparing for a formidable opponent in Freire. He highlighted Freire’s recent cut to 135 pounds as a potential factor in the upcoming fight, emphasizing his own physical advantage in the featherweight division.
Kennedy stated, “I just know I’m a bigger human than him. I just know I’m a lot more physical at featherweight than he is because I couldn’t even dream about making 140.” He believes that Freire’s ability to make the weight cut to 135 pounds within the past year may impact his ability to match Kennedy’s physicality in the fight.
As the fight approaches, Kennedy remains confident in his strength and size advantage over Freire, aiming to showcase his dominance in the featherweight division. The Bellator Champions Series: Belfast co-headliner promises to be an exciting matchup between two skilled fighters.
Conclusion:
Jeremy Kennedy’s confidence in his strength advantage over Patricio Freire sets the stage for an intriguing showdown in the upcoming Bellator Champions Series: Belfast co-headliner. As Kennedy prepares to face off against the featherweight champion, his focus on physicality and dominance in the division adds an exciting element to the highly anticipated fight. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling battle between two talented athletes.
