Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 178: Straus vs. Freire 4
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
Dominic Mazzotta
United StatesDominic Mazzotta
“The Honey Badger”
15-3-0
RESULT

A.J. McKee def. Dominic Mazzotta (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 1:15
WIN
A.J. McKee
United StatesA.J. McKee
“Mercenary”
25-2-0
Friday, April 21, 2017
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

A.J. McKee defeated Dominic Mazzotta by Knockout in round 1 (1:15) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 178: Straus vs. Freire 4, held Friday, April 21, 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dominic Mazzotta vs A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee defeated Dominic Mazzotta by Knockout in round 1 (1:15) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 178: Straus vs. Freire 4, held Friday, April 21, 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Dominic Mazzotta 41%59% A.J. McKee

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-3-0
Record
25-2-0
1753
Power Index rating
1818
0
Win Streak
3
39
Age
31
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Dominic Mazzotta

No background on record

A.J. McKee

No background on record

Camp Team Bodyshop · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
4.15
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Str. Acc.
94%
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SApM
2.32
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Str. Def.
31%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.21
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TD Acc.
60%
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TD Def.
50%
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Sub. Avg.
1.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Dominic Mazzotta · 4-1
  • W
    Ruben Vera
    Fight 2 Win 120 · Aug 3, 2019
    Submission
  • W
    Chris Johnson
    WFC 109 · Jul 13, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • L
    Shawn Bunch
    Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz · Mar 29, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Josh Sampo
    Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz · Apr 13, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Matthew Lozano
    Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell · Nov 3, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 2:37
A.J. McKee · 4-1
  • W
    Salamat Isbulaev
    PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev · Jun 27, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Adam Borics
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Akhmed Magomedov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:10 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 5 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
50.8
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Avg takedowns
1.80
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Avg control time
4:05
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Career high strikes
105
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Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Dominic Mazzotta
Strike target
A.J. McKee
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Head
61%
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Body
23%
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Leg
16%
Dominic Mazzotta
Strike position
A.J. McKee
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Distance
58%
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Clinch
15%
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Ground
27%