AJ McKee is injured on the eve of his commitment and leaves his fight against Patricky Pitbull; Bellator finds replacement

Patricky Pitbull (right) and A. J. McKee (left) would face each other on July 29th. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Featured in the show 'Bellator x RIZIN 2', which takes place this Saturday (29), A. J. McKee is officially out of commitment. The company star he would face Patricky Pitbull at the show he had a confirmed injury and will not compete in the first round of the lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg). The information was confirmed by the president of the North American company, who took the opportunity to announce Roberto Satoshi as his pupil's replacement.

Outside the championship, which awards the winner, in addition to the category belt, a prize of US$1 million (around R$4,7 million), McKee may have the opportunity to return to the tournament. According to Coker, AJ will continue as the first substitute and should take over in the event of an incident with any of the representatives.

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Former lightweight champion, Patricky seeks redemption in the company and presents himself with an eye on the grand final. Today, Usman Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin, occupies the highest point of the group.

Responsible for replacing McKee, Satoshi is one of RIZIN's biggest stars. The Brazilian currently holds the lightweight title in the Japanese organization.

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