McKee submitting Caldwell (photo via Bellator / Twitter)

By FCF Staff

A.J. McKee has advanced to the finals of Bellator’s featherweight grand prix, as the undefeated fighter quickly submitted Darrion Caldwell in their semifinal bout.

Caldwell (15-4) took McKee (17-0) down not long into their fight. But, soon after, he found himself ensnared in a fight ending neck crank from McKee.

1️⃣7️⃣&0️⃣ @AJMcKee101 secures the win tonight at #Bellator253 in dominant fashion as he advances in the #FeatherweightWGP.#MMA #Bellator pic.twitter.com/ViIXJUKjkM

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 20, 2020

Here are the complete results for Bellator 253, which took place in Uncasville, Connecticut.

A.J. McKee def. Darrion Caldwell via submission (neck crank) R1, 1:11

Jason Jackson def. Benson Henderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis def. Bobby Lee via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Raufeon Stots def. Keith Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremy Kennedy def. Matt Bessette via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Jaleel Willis def. Mark Lemminger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Jay Jay Wilson def. Sergio DeBari via KO (punches) R1, 0:20

Kaheem Murray def. Kevin Ferguson Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sullivan Cauley def. Jason Markland via KO (punches) R1, 0:28