MMA News: Scott Coker considers AJ McKee the best MMA fighter in the world

MMA News: Scott Coker considers AJ McKee the best MMA fighter in the world

The president of the second largest MMA promotion on the planet Bellator, Scott Coker, explained why the featherweight champion of his organization, AJ McKee, is the first number regardless of the weight category. McKee recently finished Patricio Pitbull in the main event of Bellator 263 to become the promotion’s new 145lbs champion, as well as…

Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee brawled at a press conference before the fight. Video

Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee brawled at a press conference before the fight. Video

The Bellator champion in two weight categories, Brazilian Patricio Freire and the contender for his featherweight title, American A. J. McKee, almost got into a fight during the pre-match press conference dedicated to their fight. The fighters exchanged sharp phrases to each other throughout the event, but the peak of the conflict frowned when A.J….

Patricio Freire vs. A.J. McKee set for grand prix final at Bellator 263 in Los Angeles, July 31

Patricio Freire vs. A.J. McKee set for grand prix final at Bellator 263 in Los Angeles, July 31

The tournament was beginning with 16 competitors has been whittled down to two. Having dominated their respective sides of the bracket, featherweight champion Patricio Freire (32-4 MMA, 20-4 BMMA) and undefeated rising star A.J. McKee (17-0 MMA, 17-0 BMMA) will square off in the Bellator 263 main event. The event takes place July 31 at…