RIZIN 40: Patricio Pitbull Impresses with Virtual Kneebar Submission

The mixed martial arts world was abuzz this past weekend as the Japanese promotion RIZIN held its 40th event. The main event of the evening saw Patricio “Pitbull” Freire take on former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler in a highly anticipated bout. While many expected a back-and-forth battle, it was Freire who ultimately came out on top, submitting Chandler with an impressive virtual kneebar submission. The fight began with both men trading strikes and attempting to gain an advantage in the standup game. However, it was Freire who eventually took control of the fight after he managed to take Chandler down and transition into full mount. From there, he began to rain down punches and elbows that forced Chandler to give up his back. After locking in a body triangle, Freire then went for the virtual kneebar submission which caused Chandler to tap out just moments later. The win marked yet another impressive performance from Freire who is now considered one of the best featherweights in MMA today. With this victory over a former lightweight champion, it’s clear that he has what it takes to compete at any weight class and is sure to be a force for years to come. The virtual kneebar submission also made waves throughout social media as fans were amazed by how quickly and efficiently Freire had managed to finish off his opponent using such an unorthodox technique. It’s clear that he has mastered this move and can use it effectively against anyone standing across from him inside the cage or ring. Overall, RIZIN 40 was an exciting night of fights that showcased some of the best talent in MMA today including Patricio “Pitbull” Freire who put on yet another impressive performance with his virtual kneebar submission victory over Michael Chandler. Fans are sure to be looking forward to seeing what else he has up his sleeve for future bouts!