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AJ McKee MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

AJ McKee MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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AJ McKee

AJ MCKEE

“The Mercenary”
United States Flag USA • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D 25-3-0
(T)KO 6-0
SUB 8-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Lightweight
HT / WT 5′ 10″, 156 lbs
BIRTHDATE 04/07/1995 (31)
STANCE Southpaw
REACH 73.5″ (187cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Team Bodyshop • Long Beach, California
NICKNAME “The Mercenary”
RESOURCE LINKS
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PERSONAL LINKS
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Bellator Featherweight World Champion Captured Undisputed World Title at Bellator 263
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Bellator World Grand Prix Champion $1 Million Tournament Winner (Finished All 4 Opponents)
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18-Fight Bellator Win Streak Longest Winning Streak in Bellator MMA History
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14 First-Round Stoppages 8 Submission & 6 Knockout Career Finishes
AJ McKee Record
WINS25
KO/TKO
6
SUB
8
DECISION
11
LOSSES3
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
3
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 28 professional bouts (25-3-0).

Win Rate

25 wins · 28 bouts

Loss Rate

3 losses · 28 bouts

Finish Rate

14 finishes · 28 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

6 KO/TKOs · 28 bouts

Submission Rate

8 submissions · 28 bouts

Decision Rate

11 decisions · 28 bouts

AJ MCKEE FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Razhabali Shaydullaev Title Fight Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Super RIZIN 5
Sep / 10 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 10 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
Belt RIZIN & PFL Featherweight Championship • Shaydullaev vs. McKee
Cross-Promotional Title Bout
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Razhabali Shaydullaev
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Razhabali Shaydullaev Record at Bout (Opponent)19-0-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout25-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Razhabali Shaydullaev: -150 (Favorite) vs AJ McKee: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a massive cross-promotional title showdown in Osaka, Shaydullaev used persistent wrestling and top control across three rounds, surviving McKee’s active guard and submission attempts to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Salamat Isbulaev Russia Russia
PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev
Jun / 27 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 27 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL San Diego Main Event • McKee vs. Isbulaev
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Salamat Isbulaev
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.5 lbs vs 145 lbs
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout24-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -260 (Favorite) vs Salamat Isbulaev: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 30-27 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee put on a tactical clinic against the unbeaten prospect, stuffing all takedown attempts, picking Isbulaev apart with southpaw combinations, and winning a clean 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Adam Borics Hungary Hungary
PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2
Mar / 20 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 20 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Madrid Co-Main Event • McKee vs. Borics
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Adam Borics
Fight LocationSpain Madrid, Spain (Palacio Vistalegre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.5 lbs vs 145 lbs
Adam Borics Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout23-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -190 (Favorite) vs Adam Borics: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an elite featherweight clash in Madrid, McKee outworked Borics with dynamic kicking combinations and timely second-round takedowns to capture a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Akhmed Magomedov Russia Russia
PFL Champions Series Cape Town: Eblen vs. van Steenis
Jul / 19 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 19 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Cape Town Main Card • McKee vs. Magomedov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Akhmed Magomedov
Fight LocationSouth Africa Cape Town, South Africa (GrandWest Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.5 lbs vs 155 lbs
Akhmed Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0 (1 NC)
AJ McKee Record at Bout22-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -220 (Favorite) vs Akhmed Magomedov: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rich Mitchell
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee showcased high-level takedown defense and slick southpaw striking, outlanding Magomedov in the pocket and securing late top control in rounds two and three to take a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Paul Hughes Ireland Ireland
PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants – Ngannou vs. Ferreira
Oct / 19 / 2024
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 19 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PFL Battle of the Giants Feature • McKee vs. Hughes
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Paul Hughes
Fight LocationSaudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (The Mayadeen)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.8 lbs vs 155.8 lbs
Paul Hughes Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout22-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -170 (Favorite) vs Paul Hughes: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Judge 1: 28-29 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a razor-close lightweight battle in Riyadh, Hughes landed crisp right hands and stuffed takedowns early; McKee rallied with submissions and pressure in round three, but fell short in a competitive split decision.
WIN
Clay Collard United States United States
PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions
Feb / 24 / 2024
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:10) Feb / 24 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PFL vs. Bellator Super Fight • McKee vs. Collard
Super Fight Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Clay Collard
Fight LocationSaudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Kingdom Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154.8 lbs vs 155.5 lbs
Clay Collard Record at Bout (Opponent)24-11-0 (1 NC)
AJ McKee Record at Bout21-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -340 (Favorite) vs Clay Collard: +270 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee took Collard down early, attacked with a triangle choke from guard, and transitioned swiftly to an armbar to force the tap in just 70 seconds.
WIN
Sidney Outlaw United States United States
Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson
Nov / 17 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 17 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 301 Feature • McKee vs. Outlaw
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Sidney Outlaw
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155 lbs
Sidney Outlaw Record at Bout (Opponent)17-5-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout20-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$125,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -550 (Favorite) vs Sidney Outlaw: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee attacked relentlessly with elbows and submission attempts off his back, neutralizing Outlaw’s ground control to take a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Roberto de Souza Brazil Brazil
Bellator MMA vs. Rizin
Dec / 31 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator vs. RIZIN Main Event • McKee vs. de Souza
Cross-Promotional Main Event
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Roberto de Souza
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Roberto de Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout19-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -220 (Favorite) vs Roberto de Souza: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining inside the RIZIN ring on New Year’s Eve, McKee defended submission attempts from BJJ champion “Satoshi” and used crisp body kicks and ground-and-pound to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Spike Carlyle United States United States
Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics
Oct / 01 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 01 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 286 Co-Main Event • McKee vs. Carlyle
Lightweight Debut
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Spike Carlyle
Fight LocationUnited States Long Beach, California, United States (Long Beach Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.8 lbs vs 156.6 lbs (Missed Weight)
Spike Carlyle Record at Bout (Opponent)14-3-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout18-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -520 (Favorite) vs Spike Carlyle: +380 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Judge 1: 30-26 Judge 2: 30-26 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his lightweight debut in Long Beach, McKee engaged in a wild brawl with Carlyle, controlling top positions and cutting Carlyle open to win a lopsided decision.
LOSS
Patricio Pitbull Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2
Apr / 15 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 15 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Bellator Featherweight World Championship • McKee vs. Pitbull 2
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Patricio Pitbull
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (SAP Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.4 lbs vs 144.6 lbs
Patricio Pitbull Record at Bout (Opponent)32-5-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout18-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -360 (Favorite) vs Patricio Pitbull: +280 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran Judge 1: 47-48 Judge 2: 46-49 Judge 3: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pitbull utilized sharp calf kicks and disciplined counter-punching across five tactical rounds, handing McKee the first defeat of his career in a tightly contested title rematch.
WIN
Patricio Pitbull Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee
Jul / 31 / 2021
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:57) Jul / 31 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME1:57
METHODSubmission
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Belt Bellator Featherweight World Championship & WGP Final • Pitbull vs. McKee
Captured World Title
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Patricio Pitbull
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 144.5 lbs
Patricio Pitbull Record at Bout (Opponent)32-4-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout17-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (Includes $1M WGP Prize)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Patricio Pitbull: -125 (Favorite) vs AJ McKee: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee stunned the world at The Forum, staggering Pitbull with a high kick, swarming with punches, and locking up a standing guillotine choke to win the world title and $1M Grand Prix in 117 seconds.
WIN
Darrion Caldwell Title Fight United States United States
Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee
Nov / 19 / 2020
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:11) Nov / 19 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME1:11
METHODSubmission
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Belt Bellator WGP Semifinal • Caldwell vs. McKee
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Darrion Caldwell
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.75 lbs vs 144.75 lbs
Darrion Caldwell Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout16-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -220 (Favorite) vs Darrion Caldwell: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Caldwell grounded McKee early, but McKee locked up an innovative modified neck crank from bottom guard (“The McKeeotine”) to submit the former champion in just 71 seconds.
WIN
Derek Campos United States United States
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson
Dec / 21 / 2019
Submission
Rnd 3 (1:08) Dec / 21 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME1:08
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Bellator WGP Quarterfinal • McKee vs. Campos
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Derek Campos
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Blaisdell Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.9 lbs vs 144.6 lbs
Derek Campos Record at Bout (Opponent)20-9-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout15-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -380 (Favorite) vs Derek Campos: +290 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix quarterfinals in Hawaii, McKee controlled the distance on the feet before catching Campos in a triangle armbar from bottom guard at 1:08 of round three.
WIN
Georgi Karakhanyan Armenia Armenia
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta
Sep / 28 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:08) Sep / 28 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME0:08
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Bellator WGP Opening Round • McKee vs. Karakhanyan
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Georgi Karakhanyan
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.8 lbs vs 145 lbs
Georgi Karakhanyan Record at Bout (Opponent)28-9-1 (1 NC)
AJ McKee Record at Bout14-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$75,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -300 (Favorite) vs Georgi Karakhanyan: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee opened the Grand Prix tournament with a historic 8-second knockout, flattening Karakhanyan with a booming left hand on the first exchange of the bout.
WIN
Pat Curran United States United States
Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull
May / 11 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 11 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 221 Co-Main Event • McKee vs. Curran
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Pat Curran
Fight LocationUnited States Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 146 lbs
Pat Curran Record at Bout (Opponent)23-7-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout13-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -225 (Favorite) vs Pat Curran: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Rob Madrigal Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 30-27 Judge 3: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee put on a dominant grappling display against former two-time featherweight champion Pat Curran, out-wrestling him over fifteen minutes to cruise to a lopsided unanimous decision.
WIN
Daniel Crawford United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2
Dec / 14 / 2018
Submission (Anaconda Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:19) Dec / 14 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME3:19
METHODSubmission (Anaconda Choke)
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🥊 Bellator 212 Main Card Feature • McKee vs. Crawford
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Daniel Crawford
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Blaisdell Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
Daniel Crawford Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout12-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -400 (Favorite) vs Daniel Crawford: +310 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee displayed his submission prowess in Hawaii, locking former BAMMA champion Daniel Crawford into an anaconda choke during a scramble to force the tap at 3:19 of round one.
WIN
John Teixeira Brazil Brazil
Bellator 205: McKee vs. Teixeira
Sep / 21 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:09) Sep / 21 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Bellator 205 Main Event • McKee vs. Teixeira
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs John Teixeira
Fight LocationUnited States Boise, Idaho, United States (CenturyLink Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.4 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
John Teixeira Record at Bout (Opponent)21-3-2
AJ McKee Record at Bout11-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -260 (Favorite) vs John Teixeira: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first Bellator main event in Boise, McKee landed a thunderous counter left hook that folded Brazilian veteran “Macapá” Teixeira cold at 1:09 of the opening frame.
WIN
Justin Lawrence United States United States
Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz
Apr / 13 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 13 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 197 Co-Main Event • McKee vs. Lawrence
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Justin Lawrence
Fight LocationUnited States St. Charles, Missouri, United States (Family Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
Justin Lawrence Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout10-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -330 (Favorite) vs Justin Lawrence: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike England Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 30-27 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee used his length, quick kicks, and timely takedowns to outpoint former UFC veteran and kickboxing champion Justin Lawrence over three rounds.
WIN
Brian Moore Ireland Ireland
Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore
Nov / 10 / 2017
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (4:14) Nov / 10 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME4:14
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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🥊 Bellator 187 Main Event • McKee vs. Moore
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Brian Moore
Fight LocationIreland Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.5 lbs vs 146 lbs
Brian Moore Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -500 (Favorite) vs Brian Moore: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining in Dublin against SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore, McKee weathered an early storm, took control on the mat, and secured a rear-naked choke at 4:14 of round three.
WIN
Blair Tugman United States United States
Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani
Aug / 25 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 25 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 182 Feature • McKee vs. Tugman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Blair Tugman
Fight LocationUnited States Verona, New York, United States (Turning Stone Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 146 lbs
Blair Tugman Record at Bout (Opponent)10-6-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -650 (Favorite) vs Blair Tugman: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Todd Anderson Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 30-27 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee stifled Tugman’s collegiate wrestling attempts, landing sharp straight punches and knees in the clinch to cruise to a 30-27 unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Dominic Mazzotta United States United States
Bellator 178: Straus vs. Freire 4
Apr / 21 / 2017
KO
Rnd 1 (1:15) Apr / 21 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:15
METHODKO
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🥊 Bellator 178 Feature • McKee vs. Mazzotta
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Dominic Mazzotta
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.2 lbs vs 146 lbs
Dominic Mazzotta Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -280 (Favorite) vs Dominic Mazzotta: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel finish. McKee threw a head kick that whipped around Mazzotta’s guard and landed flush, knocking him unconscious at 1:15 of the opening round.
WIN
Brandon Phillips United States United States
Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani
Jan / 27 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 27 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 171 Feature • McKee vs. Phillips
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Brandon Phillips
Fight LocationUnited States Mulvane, Kansas, United States (Kansas Star Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 146 lbs
Brandon Phillips Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -450 (Favorite) vs Brandon Phillips: +325 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jerin Valel Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee used his range and creative striking to outpoint the dangerous Phillips, landing takedowns in the later rounds to win a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Ray Wood United States United States
Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2
Dec / 02 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 02 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 166 Feature • McKee vs. Wood
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Ray Wood
Fight LocationUnited States Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States (WinStar World Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
Ray Wood Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -550 (Favorite) vs Ray Wood: +375 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Judge 1: 29-27 Judge 2: 30-25 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee showed his grinding wrestling and top pressure, dominating Wood on the canvas over fifteen minutes to earn lopsided scorecards of 30-25, 30-27, and 29-27.
WIN
Cody Walker United States United States
Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Freire
Aug / 26 / 2016
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 2 (0:32) Aug / 26 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME0:32
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
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🥊 Bellator 160 Feature • McKee vs. Walker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Cody Walker
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.6 lbs vs 145.4 lbs
Cody Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -900 (Favorite) vs Cody Walker: +550 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of his Southern California crowd, McKee snatched a tight guillotine choke during an exchange early in round two, forcing Walker to tap out at 0:32.
WIN
Danilo Belluardo Italy Italy
Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza
Apr / 16 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:44) Apr / 16 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:44
METHODTKO
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🥊 Bellator 152 Feature • McKee vs. Belluardo
International Debut
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Danilo Belluardo
Fight LocationItaly Turin, Italy (Pala Alpitour)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.5 lbs vs 145.2 lbs
Danilo Belluardo Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$16,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -350 (Favorite) vs Danilo Belluardo: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Italy for Bellator’s European debut, McKee battered the undefeated Italian prospect on the feet, finishing him with punches against the fence at 2:44 of round one.
WIN
JT Donaldson United States United States
Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca
Dec / 04 / 2015
KO
Rnd 1 (3:19) Dec / 04 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:19
METHODKO
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🥊 Bellator 147 • McKee vs. Donaldson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs JT Donaldson
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (SJSU Event Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 145.8 lbs
JT Donaldson Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -500 (Favorite) vs JT Donaldson: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee timed a devastating knee to the head as Donaldson shot in, followed by a flurry of punches on the ground to earn a first-round knockout at 3:19.
WIN
James Barnes United States United States
Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz
Aug / 28 / 2015
KO
Rnd 1 (1:42) Aug / 28 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:42
METHODKO
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🥊 Bellator 141 • McKee vs. Barnes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs James Barnes
Fight LocationUnited States Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
James Barnes Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -350 (Favorite) vs James Barnes: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee landed a stinging right hand that dropped Barnes, swarming him on the canvas with unanswered strikes to score a knockout at 1:42 of the opening round.
WIN
Marcos Bonilla United States United States
Bellator 136: Brooks vs. Jansen
Apr / 10 / 2015
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:08) Apr / 10 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:08
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • McKee vs. Bonilla
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAJ McKee vs Marcos Bonilla
Fight LocationUnited States Irvine, California, United States (Bren Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Marcos Bonilla Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
AJ McKee Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -400 (Favorite) vs Marcos Bonilla: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional MMA debut at just 20 years old, McKee took Bonilla down, advanced smoothly to the back, and cinched a rear-naked choke to secure his first career win at 2:08 of round one.
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