Patrício Pitbull makes weight and confirms rematch against AJ McKee for featherweight belt at Bellator 277

Rematch between A. McKee and P. Pitbull takes place at Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Everything is set for the historic rematch that will put them face to face Patrick Pitbull e A. J. McKee, this Friday (15). At the official weigh-in for the Bellator 277, held this Thursday (14), the Brazilian and the champion secured the main fight of the show, valid for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg). Vadim nemkov e Corey anderson They also fulfilled their commitments and face each other for the light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) throne.

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The biggest revelation in Bellator history, McKee is ready to seek his first title defense in the company. Executioner of Patrício in July 2021, the combatant was the first to attend the measurement site, weighing 65,4kg.

Considered the company's greatest legend, Pitbull also went through the process without fear. Slightly below the required limit, the former champion secured 65,5kg.

Owner of the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.), Vadim nemkov seeks the third maintenance of his throne. Pupil of Fedor Emelianenko, the Russian scored 92,7kg.

Former UFC standout, Corey anderson will have his first fight for the belt in Bellator. The company's new star, the North American weighed 92,9kg. The fight between the Russian and the North American represents the final of the division's tournament, which, in addition to the title, gives the winner the prize of US$1 million (around R$4,7 million).

Former company middleweight champion, Raphael Carvalho also guaranteed his presence at the show. Now, in the light heavyweight division, the Brazilian clashed with Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, weighing 93,4kg, while his opponent weighed 93,1kg.

Representative of the Gracie, Rhalan caused apprehension, but fulfilled his objective. The last fighter to step on the scale, the welterweight (up to 77kg) weighed 77,1kg, while his opponent, Tyson Miller, weighed 77,2kg.

Check out the athletes' weights for Bellator 277

MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): A. J. McKee (65,4kg.) x Patrick Pitbull (65,5kg.) – Fight for the belt

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov (92,7kg.) x Corey anderson (92,9kg.) – Fight for the belt

Catchweight (up to 68kg.): Aaron Pico (67,8kg.) x Adli Edwards (67,7kg.)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Timothy Johnson (117,3kg.) x Linton Vassell (108,6kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Tyrell Fortune (117kg.) x Rakim Cleveland (108,2kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Raphael Carvalho (93,4kg.) x Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (93,1kg.)

Catchweight (up to 66,2kg.): Gaston Bolanos (65,4kg.) x Daniel Carey (65,6kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kyle Crutchmer (77,3kg) x Michael Lombardo (77,2kg)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Bobby Seronio III (61,5kg.) x Calob Ramirez (61,5kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Rhalan Gracie (77,1kg.) x Tyson Miller (77,2kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Edwin De Los Santos (56,6kg) x Alberto Mendez (65,5kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Socrates Hernandez (65,9kg.) x Rogelio Luna (65,7kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Laird Anderson (65,7kg.) x JT Donaldson (65,5kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Theo Haig (91,3kg) x Alan Benson (92,2kg)

*For fights without title fights, each athlete receives a pound (454g.) tolerance over the official weights of their respective divisions