Bellator plans a duel between Patrício Pitbull and AJ McKee for July 31st

P. Pitbull will face A. J. McKee No. Bellator 263 Photo: Instagram

The long-awaited final of the Bellator Featherweight GP (under 65,7kg) already has a date marked on the calendar. The two fighters will compete in the 263rd edition scheduled for July 31st. The show will be held at 'The Forum', in Los Angeles (USA). The information was released through a press conference.

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Since 2017 in his second reign in the featherweight division, Patrick Pitbull He is considered by many to be the greatest fighter in the organization's history. Also lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the Brazilian athlete has been on the back of seven consecutive victories. His last defeat was to Ben henderson in August 2016. The Potiguar has a record of 32 triumphs and four setbacks.

Still undefeated in MMA, A. J. McKee finally gets his dream chance to compete for the featherweight title. Signed by Bellator when he still didn't have any professional fights on his record, the American has won 22 consecutive victories since then.

The winner of the fight takes home a prize of US$1 million (approximately R$5,06 million) and the champion belt of the under-65,7kg group.