Last update on. From the section Mixed Martial ArtsAJ McKee defeated Patricio Pitbull’ Freire, reigning featherweight champion, to win the title and a $1m prize at Bellator 263, Los Angeles.26-year-old American defeated his Brazilian opponent by submission in round one.The fight started in less than two minutes when McKee, undefeated, landed a solid kick and followed it up by a flurry punches that put Freire (34 years old) in a chokehold.The new champion won with wild celebrations inside the cage.The 18th consecutive win was scored by the native Californian, who fought out of his home at The Forum.McKee stated, "I told you I was going do it in a fashionable fashion and it was done in one.""When I rocked him I thought, 'that's all'. After the head kick, he was hit with an uppercut. I could see him stop, he didn’t need anymore. "Don't stop punching until the ref tells you to," he said.McKee said he had prayed before the fight and saw a victory.After the fight, Scott Coker was asked this question by Bellator president Scott Coker. He said that it was a conversation with McKee and his father.He said, "But listen," and added that he hadn't spoken with Pitbull about the matter. Give the kid some time to think, and let him decide what he wants. But, we will make some calls in a week to see his feelings on this.On the main card, Usman Nurmagomedov, the cousin of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov knocked out Manny Muro during a lightweight match.Mads Burnell defeated Emmanuel Sanchez in the co-main, while Brent Primus was defeated by Islam Mamedov via split decision. Chris Gonzalez was defeated by Goiti Yamauchi.
