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Farah Hannoun

A.J. McKee reveals staph infection in knee forced him out of Bellator X Rizin 2

A staph infection has forced A.J. McKee out of Bellator X Rizin 2.

McKee was set to take on Patricky Freire in a lightweight grand prix quarterfinal bout on Saturday, but the former featherweight champion says staff infection in his knee is what caused him to withdraw. A Bellator official told MMA Junkie that McKee will be an alternate in the tournament moving forward.

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