Career
Early career
Freire compiled a 12–2 record prior to signing with Shooto. This included a 1–1 record against Jose Luis Nogueira and a 4-fight grand prix tournament victory held over the course of one night. Shooto
Freire was scheduled to face Peter Angerer for the SHIDO Mobile Marketing Association Welterweight Championship in May 2007.
However, just prior to the fight, he was knocked unconscious in training and suffered a deep cut, so he had to withdraw.
In July 2007, Freire made his Shooto debut against Hacran Dias, his future Nova Uniao team-mate. Freire lost via unanimous decision.
After the Shooto Welterweight Championship was vacated, Freire faced Kenichiro Togashi for the title. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Freire signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship which was announced in June 2010.
He was scheduled to make his debut against Thiago Tavares at UFC Live: Jones versus
Matyushenko in August, but would later withdraw with injury. In November 2010, Freire was cleared to compete after recovering from his knee injury. Freire faced Waylon Lowe in his UFC debut on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision and will be out indefinitely after injuring his right hand and right cheekbone.
Freire was released from the UFC following this loss. DREAM
Freire was expected to face Shinya Aoki on May 29, 2011 at DREAM Fight for Japan!.
The fight was called off due to visa issues. Freire was set to fight Tatsuya Kawajiri on July 16, 2011 at Dream.17 but a hand injury forced him off the card.
Freire ultimately made his DREAM debut at Dream 17 against Satoru Kitaoka.
He lost the fight via split decision. Shooto
Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs) Championship (One time).