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AJ McKee’s journey to the top peaked on Saturday when he won the featherweight title from Patricio Freire in the headliner of the Bellator 263.
McKee’s (18-0 MMA, 18-0 BMMA) run from inexperienced rookie to undefeated champion came full circle when he beat Freire (32-5 MMA, 20-5 BMMA) by technical submission in the first round in the main event game at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Not only did McKee take home the 145-pound belt with his performance, he also took home the promotion’s 16-man grand prize and received a million dollar prize.
Check out the main reactions on Twitter to McKee’s win over Freire at the Bellator 263 below.
Very rarely am I this excited for a non-cfu fight. These two can get rid of. Both have it. It’s gonna be fun !
– Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee… What a stallion!
Arrival at the first turn on Pitbull. Kicked him down, walked away, the fight wasn’t over and he tears off his neck, chokes him, and drops him Jones-vs-Machida.
– Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee is that guy !!!!!! My God
– Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021
Jesus AJ McKee lol this guy is the truth!
– Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) August 1, 2021
Oh my word.
AJ McKee submitted Patricio Pitbull in the first one. Guillotine standing. No tap. Cold outside.
A superstar is born. 18-0. New champion 145.
– Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee. What a service! He stuns Pitbull with a head butt, then switches to a guillotine choke and finishes off the Brazilian. “The Mercenary” is now richer by a million dollars, the featherweight Grand Prix champion Bellator and the new featherweight world champion. # Bellator263
– Simon Head (@simonhead) August 1, 2021
McKee beating Pitbull is the most important victory in @BellatorMMA ever since Chandler beat Alverez. There has to be a changing of the guard or at the very least a young star emerges as a victory type. New stars must be created. McKee looking spectacular tonight was perfect for Bellator.
– Steven Wright (@steventhewarman) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee, * read my tweet *, IS MMA’s Floyd Mayweather.
He arrived. # Bellator263
– Simon Samano (@SJSamano) August 1, 2021
Happy for @ ELNegro01 and @ ajmckee101 these cats had a plan and stuck to it. They also did it in his father’s gym. Absolutely amazing, Los Angeles loves this kid! Congratulations champion! Winning a grand prize changes your life. Interested to see what the future holds for AJ!
– Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2021
AJ McKee Would Kill McGregor 2015
– Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August 1, 2021
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