A.J. McKee

"Mercenary"

25-3-0PFL #1Featherweight PFL #6Men's Pound-for-Pound

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-1

Last fight: Loss vs Rajabali Shaidullaev · Unanimous Decision · Sep 10, 2026

25-3-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Rajabali ShaidullaevUD · R3 5:00

RIZINSuper RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri·September 10, 2026

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A.J. McKee holds a professional MMA record of 25-3-0. McKee has 29 professional MMA bouts on record. McKee has won 26 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 12 by decision. Most recent fight: September 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Apr 7, 1995
Age: 31
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Bodyshop

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 25-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.54per min

68% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.31per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.17per 15 min

61% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where A.J. McKee sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Rajabali ShaidullaevTitle bout
Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri· Sep 10, 2026· Featherweight· 25-3 vs 19-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Salamat Isbulaev
PFL San Diego: McKee vs Isbulaev· Jun 27, 2026· Featherweight· 25-2 vs 10-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Adam Borics
PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2· Mar 20, 2026· Featherweight· 24-2 vs 20-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Akhmed Magomedov
PFL Africa 1: Cape Town 2025· Jul 19, 2025· Featherweight· 23-2 vs 11-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Paul Hughes
PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants· Oct 19, 2024· Lightweight· 22-2 vs 13-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Clay Collard
PFL vs Bellator: CHAMPS· Feb 24, 2024· Lightweight· 22-1 vs 24-12
SUB
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Sidney Outlaw
Bellator 301: Amosov vs Jackson· Nov 17, 2023· 21-1 vs 17-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza
Bellator MMA vs Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· 21-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza
RIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Lightweight· 20-1 vs 14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Spike Carlyle
Bellator 286: Pitbull vs Borics· Oct 1, 2022· 19-1 vs 14-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Patricio PitbullTitle bout
Bellator 277: McKee vs Pitbull 2· Apr 15, 2022· Featherweight· 18-1 vs 33-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Patricio Pitbull×1Title bout · Title win #1
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs McKee· Jul 31, 2021· Featherweight· 18-0 vs 32-5
SUB
R1 · 1:57
WIN
vs Darrion Caldwell
Bellator 253: Caldwell vs McKee· Nov 19, 2020· 17-0 vs 14-4
SUB
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Derek Campos
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs Jackson· Dec 21, 2019· Featherweight· 16-0 vs 20-10
SUB
R3 · 1:08
WIN
vs Georgi Karakhanyan
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs Archuleta· Sep 28, 2019· Featherweight· 15-0 vs 28-10-1
TKO
R1 · 0:08
WIN
vs Pat Curran
Bellator 221: Chandler vs Pitbull· May 11, 2019· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 23-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daniel Crawford
Bellator 212: Primus vs Chandler 2· Dec 14, 2018· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 10-3
SUB
R1 · 3:19
WIN
vs John Teixeira
Bellator 205: McKee vs Teixeira· Sep 21, 2018· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 21-4-2
TKO
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Justin Lawrence
Bellator 197: Chandler vs Girtz· Apr 13, 2018· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Moore
Bellator 187: McKee vs Moore· Nov 10, 2017· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 10-6
SUB
R3 · 4:14
WIN
vs Blair Tugman
Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs Njokuani· Aug 25, 2017· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 10-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dominic Mazzotta
Bellator 178: Straus vs Freire 4· Apr 21, 2017· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 12-2
KO
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Brandon Phillips
Bellator 171: Guillard vs Njokuani· Jan 27, 2017· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 5-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ray Wood
Bellator 166: Dantas vs Warren 2· Dec 2, 2016· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Walker
Bellator 160: Henderson vs Freire· Aug 26, 2016· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 8-5
SUB
R2 · 0:32
WIN
vs Danilo Belluardo
Bellator 152: Freire vs Souza· Apr 16, 2016· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 2:44
WIN
vs JT Donaldson
Bellator 147: Thomson vs Villaseca· Dec 4, 2015· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
KO
R1 · 3:19
WIN
vs James Barnes
Bellator 141: Guillard vs Girtz· Aug 28, 2015· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 4-1
KO
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Marcos Bonilla
Bellator 136: Brooks vs Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 2:08

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

A.J. McKee's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #1 Featherweight · #6 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Peak: #1 Featherweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1988▼14
Peak: 2004Feb 24, 2024
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does A.J. McKee fight next?

A.J. McKee has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is A.J. McKee's record?

A.J. McKee's professional MMA record is 25-3-0.

Who is A.J. McKee fighting next?

A.J. McKee's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did A.J. McKee fight last?

A.J. McKee most recently fought Rajabali Shaidullaev at Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri on Thursday, September 10, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does A.J. McKee fight in?

A.J. McKee fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does A.J. McKee have?

A.J. McKee has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does A.J. McKee weigh?

A.J. McKee weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is A.J. McKee's reach?

A.J. McKee has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee is 31 years old (born Apr 7, 1995).

Where is A.J. McKee from?

A.J. McKee is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY