A.J. McKee journey to the top reached its apex on Saturday when he claimed the featherweight title from Patricio Freire in the Bellator 263 headliner.
McKee’s (18-0 MMA, 18-0 BMMA) run from inexperienced debutant to undefeated champion came full circle when he beat Freire (32-5 MMA, 20-5 BMMA) by first-round technical submission in the main event matchup at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
Not only did McKee claim the 145-pound belt with his performance, but he also won the promotion’s 16-man grand prix and received a $1 million prize.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to McKee’s title victory over Freire at Bellator 263.
