Ultimate Fighting Calendar
A.J. McKee
Fighter

A.J. McKee

"Mercenary"
25-2-0PFL #1FeatherweightPFL #6Men's Pound-for-PoundUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-1
NEXT FIGHT
vs Rajabali Shaidullaev
RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 5·

CAREER SUMMARY

A.J. McKee holds a professional MMA record of 25-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. A.J. McKee has won 25 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 11 by decision. In the UFC, A.J. McKee lands 6.13 significant strikes per minute with 68% accuracy and averages 2.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 27, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, PFL.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
DOB
1995-04-07
Age
31
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Long Beach, California, United States

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed6.13per min
68% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.37per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.50per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Upcoming

  1. RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 5
    vs Rajabali ShaidullaevFeatherweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Salamat Isbulaev
    PFLPFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev· Jun 27, 2026· Lightweight· 24-2 vs 10-0
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Adam Borics
    PFLPFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2· Mar 20, 2026· Lightweight· 23-2 vs 20-3
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Akhmed Magomedov
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round· Jul 18, 2025· Featherweight· 22-2 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Paul Hughes
    PFLPFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact· Oct 18, 2024· Lightweight· 22-1 vs 12-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Clay Collard
    PFLPFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs· Feb 23, 2024· Lightweight· 21-1 vs 24-11
    SUB
    R1 · 1:10
  6. WIN
    vs Sidney Outlaw
    Bellator 301· Nov 17, 2023· Lightweight· 20-1 vs 17-5
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 40: Bellator MMA vs. Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· Lightweight· 19-1 vs 14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Spike Carlyle
    Bellator 286· Oct 1, 2022· Lightweight· 18-1 vs 14-3
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Patricio Pitbull
    Bellator 277· Apr 15, 2022· Featherweight· 18-0 vs 32-5
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Patricio Pitbull
    Bellator 263· Jul 31, 2021· Featherweight· 17-0 vs 32-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:57
  11. WIN
    vs Darrion Caldwell
    Bellator 253· Nov 19, 2020· Featherweight· 16-0 vs 14-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:11
  12. WIN
    vs Derek Campos
    Bellator 236· Dec 21, 2019· Featherweight· 15-0 vs 20-9
    SUB
    R3 · 1:08
  13. WIN
    vs Georgi Karakhanyan
    Bellator 228· Sep 28, 2019· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 28-9-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:08
  14. WIN
    vs Pat Curran
    Bellator 221· May 11, 2019· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 23-7
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Daniel Crawford
    Bellator 212· Dec 14, 2018· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 10-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:19
  16. WIN
    vs John Teixeira
    Bellator 205· Sep 21, 2018· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 21-3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:09
  17. WIN
    vs Justin Lawrence
    Bellator 197· Apr 13, 2018· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 11-4
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Brian Moore
    Bellator 187· Nov 10, 2017· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R3 · 0:42
  19. WIN
    vs Blair Tugman
    Bellator 182· Aug 25, 2017· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 10-6
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Dominic Mazzotta
    Bellator 178· Apr 21, 2017· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 12-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  21. WIN
    vs Brandon Phillips
    Bellator 171· Jan 27, 2017· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 5-2
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Ray Wood
    Bellator 166· Dec 2, 2016· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 8-2
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Cody Walker
    Bellator 160· Aug 26, 2016· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R2 · 0:32
  24. WIN
    vs Danilo Belluardo
    Bellator 152· Apr 16, 2016· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 5-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:44
  25. WIN
    vs JT Donaldson
    Bellator 147· Dec 4, 2015· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:19
  26. WIN
    vs James Barnes
    Bellator 141· Aug 28, 2015· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:42
  27. WIN
    vs Marcos Bonilla
    Bellator 136· Apr 10, 2015· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08

Career history data via Tapology.

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
6

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#15Apr 15, 2026 · #10May 10, 2026 · #8Jul 9, 2026 · #5Aug 11, 2026 · #6Aug 14, 2026 · #6#6

Featherweight

#1#5#10#15Apr 15, 2026 · #2Aug 11, 2026 · #1Aug 14, 2026 · #1#1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
2010▲4
Peak
2010Jun 28, 2026
Rated fights
27
1500165018001950201620182020202220242026Apr 10, 2015 · 1551Aug 28, 2015 · 1615Dec 4, 2015 · 1651Apr 16, 2016 · 1705Aug 26, 2016 · 1752Dec 2, 2016 · 1780Jan 27, 2017 · 1792Apr 21, 2017 · 1821Aug 25, 2017 · 1830Nov 10, 2017 · 1844Apr 13, 2018 · 1861Sep 21, 2018 · 1887Dec 14, 2018 · 1904May 11, 2019 · 1916Sep 28, 2019 · 1937Dec 21, 2019 · 1951Nov 19, 2020 · 1974Jul 31, 2021 · 1998Apr 15, 2022 · 1984Oct 1, 2022 · 1990Dec 31, 2022 · 1996Nov 17, 2023 · 2001Feb 24, 2024 · 2004Oct 19, 2024 · 1997Jul 19, 2025 · 2002Mar 20, 2026 · 2006Jun 28, 2026 · 20102010

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Frequently asked questions

When does A.J. McKee fight next?

A.J. McKee fights Rajabali Shaidullaev on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5.

What is A.J. McKee's record?

A.J. McKee's professional MMA record is 25-2-0.

Who is A.J. McKee fighting next?

A.J. McKee's next opponent is Rajabali Shaidullaev at Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5.

Who did A.J. McKee fight last?

A.J. McKee most recently fought Salamat Isbulaev at PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev on Saturday, June 27, 2026, WIN (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 United States.