Freddie DeFreitas

Beginning as an avid Boxing fan in his childhood years, writer Freddie DeFreitas grew his passion for combat sports (and badly awesome martial-arts flicks) into a career dedicated to writing and reporting on MMA since 2002. His journey in the sport has brought him around the world from Las Vegas to Tokyo. As a writer, his past contributing credits include ESPN.com, Kakutogi Tsushin, Authority Magazine and is currently a Canadian correspondent for Sherdog.com. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Freddie continues to live in the city where he grew up and is still known to watch the occasional classic martial arts flick when he isn't reporting on the most recent MMA events. You can follow him on twitter at @freddefreitas.

Newton Decisions Carter; Wooley Takes W-1 Title GATINEAU, Quebec -- Carlos Newton earned a unanimous decision against fellow UFC veteran Shonie Carter at W-1 “High Voltage” Saturday at the...

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Oct 11, 2009

Newton KOs Khatib at ‘Inception’ GATINEAU, Quebec -- Fighting in his home country for the first time in more than 13 years, Carlos Newton made a triumphant return

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Mar 29, 2009

War Machine Ends El Toro’s Run; Desilets, Johnson Defend at XMMA 7 MONTREAL -- War Machine made his first trip to Quebec a memorable one, leaving the Cepsum Amphitheatre with a big win over the previously unbeaten

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Feb 28, 2009

‘Ragin’ Kajan Captures Crown; Claveau Hands MacKay First Loss LAVAL, Quebec -- ‘Ragin’ Kajan Johnson made quick work of Samuel Guillet on Saturday to become the inaugural XMMA lightweight champion

Freddie DeFreitas Keith Haist

Nov 09, 2008

Nearly Knocked Out, Hioki Rallies for Win MONTREAL -- Hatsu Hioki demonstrated Friday why he is regarded as one of the top featherweights in the world

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Oct 04, 2008

Loiseau Stops Hutcherson in Fifth Round MONTREAL -- David "The Crow" Loiseau had a tougher time than many expected Saturday with former “Ultimate Fighter” competitor Solomon Hutcherson

Freddie DeFreitas

Sep 14, 2008

Motard, Holst, Desrochers Win Gold GATINEAU, Quebec -- Freedom Fight handed out hardware in three weight classes Saturday and hosted a lineup decorated with high-profile MMA...

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Jul 27, 2008

Sims Courts Controversy at TKO MONTREAL -- Controversy seems to ride shotgun with Wes Sims (Pictures) everywhere he goes. It came along yet again for the long trip north of the border to TKO 34 at the Bell Centre...

Freddie DeFreitas Al Quintero

Jun 08, 2008

‘Xtreme Couture’ Launches in Toronto TORONTO --- Though mixed martial arts remains outlawed in Ontario, the Canadian province welcomed the addition of one the sport's leaders on Saturday when six-time UFC champion...

John Lee Freddie DeFreitas

Jun 02, 2008

Serra, St. Pierre On Weight for UFC Showdown MONTREAL, April 18 -- An estimated 3,000 plus fans packed the Bell Centre to witness the first part in what will be a historic weekend for mixed martial arts in the province of Quebec.

The main event for UFC 83 was made official as both Matt...

Freddie DeFreitas

Apr 18, 2008