Bellator 205: A Deep Dive into the McKee vs. Macapá Showdown

Bellator 205 took place on September 21, 2018, at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. The main event featured A.J. McKee against John Macapá after Pat Curran withdrew, with McKee extending his unbeaten Bellator run.

The Main Event: A.J. McKee vs. John Macapá

The featherweight main event ended when McKee knocked out Macapá with a left hand at 1:09 of the first round. The win moved McKee to 12-0 in Bellator and extended his record-setting run of victories in the promotion.

Fight Analysis

McKee’s performance in the fight was nothing short of spectacular. His knockout punch demonstrated his power and precision, and his overall performance showcased his skill and potential in the featherweight division. On the other hand, Macapá, despite the loss, showed resilience and determination, traits that have defined his career in MMA.

Patricky “Pitbull” Freire knocked out Roger Huerta at 0:43 of the second round, earning his fourth consecutive win.

Fighter Profiles

A.J. McKee, the victor of the main event, is a promising young fighter in the featherweight division. With an undefeated record, McKee has shown that he has the skills and the determination to become one of the best in his division. His victory over Macapá at Bellator 205 was evidence of his talent and potential.

John Macapá, despite his loss to McKee, is a seasoned fighter with a wealth of experience. Known for his toughness and resilience, Macapá has faced some of the best fighters in the division and has always put up a good fight.

Patricky Freire, also known as “Pitbull”, is a veteran in the lightweight division. His victory over Roger Huerta at Bellator 205 was a display of his power and skill. With his fourth consecutive win, Freire has shown that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.

Conclusion

The main card also featured Rafael Lovato Jr.’s rear-naked choke submission of John Salter and Veta Arteaga’s guillotine choke over Denise Kielholtz. See MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 205 results, and continue to our Bellator 206 recap for the next event in the series.

Sources

MMA Fighting's full Bellator 205 results; Event results record.

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