AJ McKee submitted Patricio Freire at Bellatoe 263. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the finish.
In very impressive fashion, AJ McKee became the new Bellator featherweight champion at Bellator 263. After a quick flurry in the first round, which starched then champion Patricio Freire, the ‘Mercenary’ secured a tight standing guillotine and put ‘Pitbull’ to sleep before the two-minute mark. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the finish.
Both these guys are studs , but I’m leaning toward Aj tonight .. should be an awesome fight , Can’t wait
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) August 1, 2021
Very rarely am I this excited for a non ufc fight. These two can scrap. Both of em have it. Gonna be fun!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021
Wow crazy impressive for McKee!
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee is that dude!!!!!! My goodness
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021
Jesus AJ McKee lol this dude is the truth!
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) August 1, 2021
Yooooo @BellatorMMA
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee just put that thing on Pitbull . Super dope moment for his father Antonio McKee !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 1, 2021
AJ MCKEE IS GOOOODD
— Kyle Crutchmer (@KyleCrutchmer) August 1, 2021
@ajmckee101 just starched pitbull!!! #Bellator263
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee is a beast #BellatorOnShowtime
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) August 1, 2021
WOW what a win @ajmckee101 congrats champ @BellatorMMA @Showtime #Bellator263 #AndTheNew
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) August 1, 2021
Happy for @ELNegro01 and @ajmckee101 these cats had a plan and stuck with it. They did it out of his fathers gym too. Absolutely amazing Los Angeles loves that kid! Congratulations champ! Winning a grand prize changes your life. Interested to see what the future holds for AJ!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021