Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee
FeatherweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Patricio Pitbull
BrazilPatricio Pitbull
“Pitbull”
37-9-0
RESULT

A.J. McKee def. Patricio Pitbull (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 1:57
WIN
A.J. McKee
United StatesA.J. McKee
“Mercenary”
25-2-0
Saturday, July 31, 2021
The Forum (USA), Los Angeles, United States

A.J. McKee defeated Patricio Pitbull by Submission in round 1 (1:57) in the Featherweight title main event of Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee, held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Forum (USA), Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Patricio Pitbull vs A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee defeated Patricio Pitbull by Submission in round 1 (1:57) in the Featherweight title main event of Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee, held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Forum (USA), Los Angeles.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Patricio Pitbull 42%58% A.J. McKee

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

37-9-0
Record
25-2-0
1909
Power Index rating
1962
0
Win Streak
3
39
Age
31
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Patricio Pitbull

No background on record

Camp Pitbull Brothers · Brazil

A.J. McKee

No background on record

Camp Team Bodyshop · United States

Striking Profile

2.77
SLpM
4.15
45%
Str. Acc.
94%
4.61
SApM
2.32
55%
Str. Def.
31%

Grappling Profile

1.26
TD Avg.
2.21
33%
TD Acc.
60%
74%
TD Def.
50%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Patricio Pitbull · 2-3
  • L
    Aaron Pico
    UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg · Apr 11, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Dan Ige
    UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 · Jul 19, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Yair Rodriguez
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes · Apr 12, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Jeremy Kennedy
    Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore · Mar 22, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 4:07 · Featherweight
  • L
    Chihiro Suzuki
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 2 · Jul 30, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 2:32 · Lightweight
A.J. McKee · 4-1
  • W
    Salamat Isbulaev
    PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev · Jun 27, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Adam Borics
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Akhmed Magomedov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:10 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 5 fights
40.3
Avg sig. strikes
50.8
2.00
Avg takedowns
1.80
1:16
Avg control time
4:05
55
Career high strikes
105
5
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Patricio Pitbull
Strike target
A.J. McKee
64%
Head
61%
21%
Body
23%
15%
Leg
16%
Patricio Pitbull
Strike position
A.J. McKee
79%
Distance
58%
17%
Clinch
15%
3%
Ground
27%