Bellator Lightweight Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has doubled down on his claim that AJ McKee didn’t finish him at Bellator 263. In the headlining fight of the event, which went down on July 31, Pitbull, a former two-division ch…
Bellator Lightweight Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has doubled down on his claim that AJ McKee didn’t finish him at Bellator 263. In the headlining fight of the event, which went down on July 31, Pitbull, a former two-division champion, looked to defend his 145-pound gold in the final of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. […]
Patricio Freire lost the Bellator Featherweight Title in the first round to AJ McKee but his team is already asking for a rematch in Brazil. Freire put the 145-pound gold on the line this past Saturday night (July 31). The title fight headlined Bellato…
Patricio Freire lost the Bellator Featherweight Title in the first round to AJ McKee but his team is already asking for a rematch in Brazil. Freire put the 145-pound gold on the line this past Saturday night (July 31). The title fight headlined Bellator 263. It also served as the final bout in the Bellator […]
The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reactions To The Sport’s Biggest Stories Here are some of the raw reactions from the MMA community about the biggest stories around the sport. Bellator 263 Results, Sights, & Sounds: The A.J. McKee Era Begins Bellator 263 saw …
The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reactions To The Sport’s Biggest Stories Here are some of the raw reactions from the MMA community about the biggest stories around the sport. Bellator 263 Results, Sights, & Sounds: The A.J. McKee Era Begins Bellator 263 saw the crowning of a new featherweight champion when 26-year-old A.J. McKee defeated […]
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 […]
Many notable names in the world of MMA have reacted to AJ McKee’s quick submission victory over Patricio Freire. In the main event of Bellator 263, McKee challenged “Pitbull” for the Bellator Featherweight Championship. This title fight also served as the final bout of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. The winner received $1 million […]
Many notable names in the world of MMA have reacted to AJ McKee’s quick submission victory over Patricio Freire.
In the main event of Bellator 263, McKee challenged “Pitbull” for the Bellator Featherweight Championship. This title fight also served as the final bout of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. The winner received $1 million and the grand prix title.
“Oh my word. A.J. McKee has submitted Patricio Pitbull in the first. Standing guillotine. No tap. Out cold. A superstar is born. 18-0. New 145 champ.”
“A.J. McKee vs. Patricio Pitbull 2 at 155lbs for Pitbull’s LW title. That’s the move. Let’s do this, Bellator.”
“Legit super star vibes from AJ McKee. Not an easy sport to become one in, but he’s got the full package.”
“Scott Coker says the main event was electric. He thought Pitbull was luring him in the beginning but agrees that McKee dominated that fight. Says AJ McKee became a star tonight.”
“The highest of high stakes right now for AJ McKee
-$1 million
-Featherweight title
-Remaining undefeated
-Beating the greatest fighter in Bellator history”
“McKee stunned Pitbull with a left headkick. He briefly celebrated prematurely, thinking Pitbull was done, but then finished the job with the standing guillotine. To appreciate that fully is to understand the roll Pitbull has been on. That is supremely impressive stuff from AJ.”
With the victory over “Pitbull” McKee improves his perfect pro MMA record to 18-0. This is Freire’s first loss since Aug. 2016.
It’s about that time for Bellator 263! We’ve got you covered with your main card highlights and results. Just keep refreshing this page to be hit with some fresh sights, sounds, and impact. The main event will feature the featherweight gran…
It’s about that time for Bellator 263! We’ve got you covered with your main card highlights and results. Just keep refreshing this page to be hit with some fresh sights, sounds, and impact. The main event will feature the featherweight grand prix finals between champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and the undefeated A.J. McKee. The event […]