Cory McKenna • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(10/12/24) McKenna lost a three round split decision to Julia Polastri
• UFC Fight Night(3/16/24) McKenna was submitted by Jaqueline Amorim via armbar at 1:38 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(12/17/22) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Cheyanne Vlismas
• UFC on ESPN(8/6/22) McKenna submitted Miranda Granger via Von Flue choke at 1:03 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(3/19/22) McKenna lost a three round split decision to Elise Reed
• UFC Fight Night(11/14/20) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Kay Hansen
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
• Episode two(8/11/20) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Vanessa Demopoulos

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Two wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, Von Flue choke)

Two first round finishes

Has won six of her last nine

Origin of nickname: “From the team at my first MMA gym, BKK.”

18th youngest fighter on the current UFC roster and fifth youngest woman on the roster

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I am ranked #3 P4P in UK and Ireland on Tapology

Q: Purple belt in Jiu-JitsuDo you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My heroes are very much the fighters and coaches I am surrounded by at Team Alpha Male and BKK, as I am constantly inspired by not only their performances but also the hard work they put into themselves and those around them. If I were to name my two biggest heroes/inspirations, it would have to be Jack Mason and Urijah Faber - not just for their fight accomplishments but also for their work ethic and mindset

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: The UFC is and will always be deemed the pinnacle of MMA - naturally, it means the world for me to get the opportunity to step in the Octagon and showcase my skills against the highest level of opposition. And I intend not only to fight for the UFC but to prove that I will be their future champion

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I did not go to higher education; by the end of high school I knew, without doubt, that fighting was all I wished to pursue. And therefore, at 15 I became a full- time athlete

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I have never had what would be perceived to be a 'normal' job - I used to coach a few kids classes after leaving school to help fund my full-time lifestyle

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: I went 7-0 as an amateur from age 15-18; I was the amateur champion at 115lb and 125lb, beating IMMAF World medalists in the process (due to wanting to test myself against the highest level available and being too young to actually participate in the tournaments). I also held multiple British/English titles in BJJ and Muay Thai over my years of training

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Any form of choke; I love a D'Arce choke, rear naked choke and bulldog chokeFavorite Striking technique:Boxing combos