In an interview with MMA Fighting, the Pitbull has revealed that he apparently handpicked Archuleta as his first opponent. He said that he was initially set to face Henry Corrales but he was not keen on fighting someone he has already beaten in the past.
Who deserves to face the Pitbull?
He also stated that A.J. McKee was the challenger who most deserves to face him for the title but it did not work out because Bellator did not want to make that match up just yet since it would be like an early final in the Grand Prix.
Archuleta labelled ‘poor man’s TJ Dillashaw’
Freire also compared Archuleta to his teammate and ex UFC Bantamweight titleholder TJ Dillashaw.
Although he is confident about picking up a win over Archuleta at Bellator 228, he is not underestimating his opponent.
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