Bellator 263 pre-event facts: Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee own the record books

One of the marquee events in Bellator history goes down Saturday with Bellator 263, which takes place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.

The long-awaited conclusion of the featherweight grand prix highlights the lineup. After the single-elimination tournament started with 16, champion Patricio Freire (32-4 MMA, 20-4 BMMA) meets undefeated A.J. McKee (17-0 MMA, 17-0 BMMA) in the finals with the 145-pound belt and the $1 million prize.

“Pitbull” and McKee are two of the most decorated fighters in Bellator history, and they have the resumes to back it up.

For more on the numbers, check below for 40 pre-event facts about Bellator 263.