Volkanovski Explains Why A.J. McKee Is Not The World’s Best FW

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has explained why A.J. McKee can’t be considered the greatest 145-pound fighter in the world. In one of the most anticipated Bellator fights in history, McKee and Patricio “Pitbull” Fre…

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has explained why A.J. McKee can’t be considered the greatest 145-pound fighter in the world. In one of the most anticipated Bellator fights in history, McKee and Patricio “Pitbull” Freire clashed in the main event of Bellator 263. With a $1 million grand prix prize and the featherweight belt on […]

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A.J. McKee’s Father Slams “Piece Of Sh*t” Dana White For Old Interaction

Antonio McKee, the father of Bellator Featherweight Champion A.J. McKee, has branded UFC President Dana White a “piece of shit.” McKee’s comments came after his son dethroned Patricio Freire in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand P…

Antonio McKee, the father of Bellator Featherweight Champion A.J. McKee, has branded UFC President Dana White a “piece of shit.” McKee’s comments came after his son dethroned Patricio Freire in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Final this past weekend. In the main event of Bellator 263, “Mercenary” extended his unbeaten MMA record to 18-0 […]

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Coker Calls For UFC/Bellator Cross-Promotion Fight With A.J McKee

Bellator President Scott Coker has placed the ball in Dana White’s court by suggesting a cross-promotion bout with newly crowned featherweight champ A.J. McKee. McKee shot to stardom on Saturday by defeating five-time defending featherweight champion P…

Bellator President Scott Coker has placed the ball in Dana White’s court by suggesting a cross-promotion bout with newly crowned featherweight champ A.J. McKee. McKee shot to stardom on Saturday by defeating five-time defending featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire in the main card of Bellator 263. The 26-year-old took less than two minutes to dispatch […]

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Bellator To Explore Possibility Of Pitbull vs. McKee 2 At Lightweight

Newly crowned Bellator featherweight champ A.J. McKee may soon have the chance to claim the lightweight strap, too. On Saturday, the 26-year-old took less than two minutes to demolish Patricio “Pitbull” Freire in the main card of Bellator 263, picking …

Newly crowned Bellator featherweight champ A.J. McKee may soon have the chance to claim the lightweight strap, too. On Saturday, the 26-year-old took less than two minutes to demolish Patricio “Pitbull” Freire in the main card of Bellator 263, picking up a cool million dollar check for his efforts.    McKee stunned Freire with a head […]

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A.J. McKee Believes He’s The Best Featherweight In MMA After Bellator 263

A.J. McKeeA.J. McKee claims he is the best featherweight in the sport after beating Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire at Bellator 263 last night. McKee landed a massive left high kick that wobbled ‘Pitbull’ who soon dropped to the floor. The 26-year-old latched onto a standing guillotine choke to submit the champion in round one. “Man, to do […]

A.J. McKee

A.J. McKee claims he is the best featherweight in the sport after beating Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire at Bellator 263 last night.

McKee landed a massive left high kick that wobbled ‘Pitbull’ who soon dropped to the floor. The 26-year-old latched onto a standing guillotine choke to submit the champion in round one.

“Man, to do it the way I did it, I said I was going to do it in stylistic fashion,” McKee said at the Bellator 263 post-fight press conference. “Done in one. When I rocked him, I was just like, ‘That’s it.’ I just knew it. After the head kick, I hit him with that uppercut and I just saw him quit. He didn’t need anymore. But like the ref said, ‘Don’t stop punching until I tell you to.’”

“Honestly, I dreamt the fight,” McKee added. “I knew I won the fight. I prayed about it and the same night I had a vision. So I knew I had a victory but it wasn’t the dream that I had which was peculiar. Now, maybe that’s the 155-pound title that I saw. I don’t know. I’m just enjoying this moment, man. I knew it was going to come.”

McKee already has one eye on a move to 155lb but right now he feels like the best featherweight fighter on the planet and the new champion would be willing to put his money were his mouth is against any 145lb fighter from any organization.

“Being at 145 pounds isn’t the easiest,” McKee said. “Maybe we get some superfights going but I’m pretty much done with the division at 145 pounds, so hop up to 155 pounds. He’s the best 145-pounder – was the best. I’ve pretty much been saying it. Now people are seeing it and believing it. I am the best 145-pounder in the world whether it’s UFC, ONE FC, PFL, I don’t care who it is.

“I’ve got $1 million cash in my bank and I’d put it up against anybody else. I’m sure Showtime and Bellator, they’ll match it. Let’s do some superfights. Let’s get some big stuff going. Let’s change this sport, like I’ve been saying. Let’s do it. Let’s unify these belts.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

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A.J. McKee Submits Patricio Pitbull, Wins Featherweight Grand Prix – Bellator 263 Highlights

McKee18-0. The new undisputed Bellator featherweight champion. The featherweight World Grand Prix victor. A.J. ”The Mercenary’ McKee has realized the dream on home soil — submitting Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire with a wicked opening round standing guillotine at Bellator 263. Massive ovation for McKee early in the opening minute as the Long Beach native looks to […]

McKee

18-0. The new undisputed Bellator featherweight champion. The featherweight World Grand Prix victor. A.J. ”The Mercenary’ McKee has realized the dream on home soil — submitting Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire with a wicked opening round standing guillotine at Bellator 263.

Massive ovation for McKee early in the opening minute as the Long Beach native looks to target Pitbull’s orthodox lead left with a series of kicks.

Launching a massive left high-kick, McKee wobbled and then dropped Pitbull before latching onto a standing guillotine choke — submitting the reigning champion in the very first round.

Check out the highlights from McKee’s championship-winning effort below.