Tag: AJ McKee Jr.

Champions Patricio Pitbull, Kleber Koike Among Fighters Announced For RIZIN 40

Four big matchups were announced for the New Year's Eve co-promoted card between Bellator and RIZIN on Wednesday. The show, which will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is expected to include some of the top names from both promotions. In a champion vs. champion pairing, Bellator's 145-pound king Patricio Pitbull … Continue reading Champions Patricio Pitbull, Kleber Koike Among Fighters Announced For RIZIN 40 →

Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics Preview

Patricio Pitbull kicked off his third reign as Bellator Bantamweight Champion earlier this year, avenging a loss against AJ McKee Jr. to get the belt back in his possession. Now aiming to keep that third campaign alive, Pitbull will take on long-time rising contender Adam Borics. Their fight is scheduled to headline Bellator 286 on … Continue reading Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics Preview →

Patricio Pitbull vs. Adam Borics To Headline Bellator 286

With the Bellator Featherweight Championship back in his possession, Patricio Pitbull is now scheduled to headline a card later this year against rising talent Adam Borics. Their matchup will serve as the main event for Bellator 286 on October 1st, per an announcement made on CBS Sports this Wednesday. The bout is scheduled to take … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull vs. Adam Borics To Headline Bellator 286 →

Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship

Patricio Pitbull avenged his loss to AJ McKee Jr. on Friday night, defeating him via unanimous decision to begin his third reign as Bellator Featherweight Champion. Pitbull's win headlined Bellator 277 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Pitbull's victory came through a competitive five-round fight that was mostly contested on the feet. … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship →

Bellator Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th

Bellator has announced two big title fights for their April 15th event. In the main event, undefeated Bellator Featherweight Champion AJ McKee will face former titleholder Patricio Pitbull in a rematch. The matchup provides a chance for Pitbull to avenge a quick loss he took against McKee Jr. in the grand final of a tournament … Continue reading Bellator Announces McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final For April 15th →

Report: Bellator Aiming To Book AJ McKee Jr. vs. Patricio Pitbull Rematch For Later This Year

AJ McKee Jr.'s first appearance as champion could be a rematch against two-time titleholder Patricio Pitbull. Bellator is hoping to make that matchup later this year, per a report from Ariel Helwani. A second fight between McKee Jr. and Pitbull is reportedly being targeted for April. However, the promotion is also currently open to booking … Continue reading Report: Bellator Aiming To Book AJ McKee Jr. vs. Patricio Pitbull Rematch For Later This Year →

Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee Live Coverage

The culmination of a lengthy 16-man featherweight tournament will finally happen at Bellator 263 on Saturday, as Bellator Featherweight Champion Patricio Pitbull will face undefeated contender AJ McKee Jr. The fight headlines an 11-fight card that is set to take place at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for … Continue reading Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee Live Coverage →