A. J. McKee is a professional mixed martial artist from Long Beach, California who competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of Bellator.
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On April 7, 1995, he was born to Michelle George and Antonio McKee, both of whom had experience competing in mixed martial arts. A. J. participated in the Long Beach Polytechnic High School wrestling team. Later, he went to Notre Dame College and Cerritos College.
McKee has performed a number of notable exploits over his career. As of February 28, 2023, he is presently ranked #4 overall, #3 at featherweight, and #7 at lightweight in the Bellator men’s pound-for-pound rankings. He once held the title of Bellator Featherweight.
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In a match at Bellator 171 in January 2017, McKee won by unanimous decision over Brandon Phillips. In the first 75 seconds of the first round against Dominic Mazzotta at Bellator 178 in April 2017, he knocked him out with a head kick.
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After he won by unanimous decision over Blair Tugman at Bellator 182 in August 2017, he surpassed Michael Chandler and Ben Askren to tie for the record for the most straight victories in Bellator history.
What belt is AJ McKee?
On July 2021, McKee, then 27 years old, won the $1 million Bellator Grand Prix final by technical submission over the previous champion Patricio Fereira.
What is AJ McKee’s MMA record?
| 21 matches | 20 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
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