P. Pitbull lost to A. McKee in the Bellator 263. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former Bellator featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg), Patrick Pitbull complained to the central referee that he had not given up the fight against A. J. McKee in the main fight of Bellator 263 this Saturday (31). In a post-event press conference, however, the Brazilian denies that he deleted it, but understands the interruption.
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“I reviewed the fight. I did not ‘sleep’, but I lowered my hand. I stood. However, it is the rule. And that. In a fight, I will fight until the end. And that’s how I think,” Pitbull said.
The Brazilian also made a point of congratulating McKee on his victory. He states that he already expected great quality from the North American and says that he made a mistake that cost him the belt and the loss of the division's Grand Prix, valued at US$1 million (around R$5.2 million at current prices).
“Tonight, he (A. J. McKee) was brilliant. She grabbed my head, almost knocked me out and almost erased me. So he did very well. Congratulations, now he is the new champion. I knew what he had. It was a mistake. I tried to avoid it, but he did very well”, concluded the Brazilian.
With the setback for A. J. McKee No. Bellator 263, Pitbull's streak of seven fights without defeat has been broken. Hired in 2010, the Brazilian athlete completed five consecutive title defenses at featherweight and is still lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) At 34 years old, he has a record of 32 positive results and five negative results in MMA.
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