Rematch between Patrício Pitbull and AJ McKee is confirmed as the main fight of Bellator 277, in April

Rematch between A. McKee and P. Pitbull is confirmed for April. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

The second chapter of the rivalry between Patrick Pitbull e A. J. McKee is confirmed. The two face each other in a rematch in the main fight of the Bellator 277, on April 15th, at the SAP Center, in San Jose, California (USA). The information was initially released by the newspaper “The Orange County Register”.

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The rematch marks the first defense of the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg) by A. J. McKee. The North American became champion by finishing Patrick Pitbull in the final of the featherweight tournament, in Bellator 263, in July last year. McKee's victory came via guillotine in less than two minutes of fighting.

One of Bellator's main products, A. J. McKee He fought all his professional fights in the organization's circular cage and is undefeated with 18 victories. To win the belt, the American overcame Georgi Karakhanyan, Derek Campos and Darrion Caldwell in the early stages of the featherweight tournament, guaranteeing his place in the final against the then champion. Patrick Pitbull.

Considered by many to be the greatest name in the history of the organization, Patrick Pitbull arrived for his first fight against McKee as a two-division champion, as he also held the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). After losing the featherweight title to McKee, the Brazilian gave up the top division belt, leaving the way open for his brother, Patricky Pitbull become champion by defeating Peter Queally No. Bellator 270.