Patricio Freire got rejuvenated with UFC 331 KO, Jean Silva callout

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire (38-9 MMA) scored a first-round knockout victory over Dooho Choi (17-5-1 MMA) at UFC 331 in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, marking his second UFC win and first UFC finish. The 39-year-old Brazilian said the win felt like a turning point, describing a new sense of comfort competing in the UFC after struggling in his first three bouts there. The stoppage was also Freire's fastest in over five years, and he subsequently called out featherweight contender Jean Silva following the victory.