Bellator is negotiating a rematch between AJ McKee and Patrício Pitbull for April, says website

A. McKee (left) should face P. Pitbull (right) at Bellator, in April. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Considered, by many, as the biggest fight in Bellator history, the duel between A. J. McKee e Patrick Pitbull There should be a new chapter soon. According to journalist Ariel Helwani on its official website, the organization is working to promote a rematch between the athletes for the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg) in April this year. The location of the event has not yet been announced.

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McKee and Pitbull's first meeting took place in July 2021, during the featherweight Grand Prix. On that occasion, the American broke the Brazilian's seven-fight win streak with a guillotine choke in the first round, after knocking him off balance with a high kick.

Afterwards, Patrício also left the Bellator lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) to his brother, Patricky Pitbull, had the opportunity to stop him after victory over Peter Queally.

Signed by Bellator before making his professional MMA debut, AJ went from promise to reality and is now the new leader of the featherweight division. The North American is undefeated with 18 consecutive victories. In mixed martial arts since 2004, Patrick Pitbull He has a record of 32 triumphs and five setbacks as a professional.

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- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 8, 2022