A.J. McKee Upends Roberto Satoshi, Patricio Freire Bests Kleber Koike Erbst at Rizin 40 via MrTudorLeonte
. The pair went back-and-forth for three rounds, where McKee showed he had the advantage over his foe with his striking, while de Souza attempted to force the action to the canvas. Overall, “Mercenary” was the better man in the ring, showcasing versatility in landing soccer kicks whenever he found the opportunity.
De Souza attacked with different submission attempts during the bout, but McKee defended well. The Brazilian attempted a last foray in the waning seconds of the third frame, capturing McKee’s back and going for a rear-naked choke, but he ran short of time to defeat the American. Ultimately, McKee punctuated his performance with a unanimous-decision victory, the seventh in his 21-bout career.