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
