Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
Justin Lawrence
United StatesJustin Lawrence
“The American Kidd”
10-4-0
RESULT

A.J. McKee def. Justin Lawrence (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
A.J. McKee
United StatesA.J. McKee
“Mercenary”
25-2-0
Friday, April 13, 2018
Family Arena, Saint Charles, United States

A.J. McKee defeated Justin Lawrence by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz, held Friday, April 13, 2018 at Family Arena, Saint Charles.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Justin Lawrence vs A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee defeated Justin Lawrence by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz, held Friday, April 13, 2018 at Family Arena, Saint Charles.

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

Win probability

Justin Lawrence 33%67% 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

10-4-0
Record
25-2-0
1754
Power Index rating
1873
0
Win Streak
3
36
Age
31
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Justin Lawrence

No background on record

Camp Black House · United States

A.J. McKee

No background on record

Camp Team Bodyshop · United States

Striking Profile

3.84
SLpM
4.15
35%
Str. Acc.
94%
2.83
SApM
2.32
67%
Str. Def.
31%

Grappling Profile

0.72
TD Avg.
2.21
28%
TD Acc.
60%
73%
TD Def.
50%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Justin Lawrence · 3-2
  • L
    A.J. McKee
    Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz · Apr 13, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Andrew Natividad
    Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez · Jan 26, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Treston Thomison
    Bellator 181: Campos vs. Girtz 3 · Jul 14, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 3:34 · Featherweight
  • L
    John Teixeira
    Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2 · Dec 2, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Isao Kobayashi
    Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 · Jun 24, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:11 · Featherweight
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 3 fights · 5 fights
28.7
Avg sig. strikes
50.8
0.67
Avg takedowns
1.80
0:21
Avg control time
4:05
54
Career high strikes
105
1
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Justin Lawrence
Strike target
A.J. McKee
81%
Head
61%
13%
Body
23%
6%
Leg
16%
Justin Lawrence
Strike position
A.J. McKee
91%
Distance
58%
6%
Clinch
15%
3%
Ground
27%