In this episode of the Grapplezilla Podcast, Josh sits down with Patricky Freire—better known to MMA fans around the world as “Pitbull”—for a deep, high-energy conversation about the mentality, discipline, and lifelong combat culture that built one of the most dangerous lightweights in the sport. Patricky opens up about growing up in Natal, Brazil, training with his brother every day, fighting in the streets and in the gym, and developing the fearless pressure style that made him a Bellator Lightweight World Champion.We dive into Patricky’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu roots, the influence of Hélio Gracie’s lineage, and how his training evolved from the old vale tudo days into modern MMA. He shares how he developed his devastating knockout power, why wrestling became essential to his long-term success, and how staying calm under pressure has been one of the biggest keys to his career. Patricky also talks about handling adversity, dealing with internet criticism, staying mentally strong, and what it takes to remain dangerous at the highest level for nearly two decades.If you love MMA, Brazilian fight culture, elite striking, knockout artists, championship mindset, and behind-the-scenes stories from a true veteran of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, energy, and unforgettable moments.Watch now for:- Patricky Freire’s championship mindset- The story behind the Pitbull brothers- Brazilian MMA and vale tudo history- How to build real knockout power- Wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and fight IQ- Long-term recovery, discipline, and longevity- The mental side of elite competitionHere are Patricky “Pitbull” Freire’s social media accounts as well as where you can find him online:Instagram: @patrickypitbullInstagram: @pitbullbrothersX: @patrickypitbullFacebook: @patricky.freireIf you want to get some AWESOME Grapplezilla merch, check out our Grapplezilla Store in the link below:https://grapplezilla-shop.fourthwall.com/If you would like to support the Grapplezilla Podcast and buy me a coffee, I’ll leave a link below as any support is always appreciated:https://buymeacoffee.com/grapplezilla Also, if you enjoyed this episode of the Grapplezilla Podcast, we invite you to subscribe to Grapplezilla’s YouTube channel for more great Grappling and Wrestling content updated regularly.Until next time…Grab, Throw, Tap!Follow Grapplezilla for more world-class combat sports conversations.#MMA #PatrickyFreire #Pitbull #Bellator #BrazilianJiuJitsu #KnockoutPower #Wrestling #BrazilianMMA #FightMindset #GrapplezillaPodcast