Ken Cross

"The Boss"

17-5-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-0

Last fight: Loss vs Salahdine Parnasse · TKO · May 16, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Killys MotaSUB · R2 2:14

BellatorBellator 294: Carmouche vs Bennett 2·April 21, 2023

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Ken Cross holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-0. Cross has won 17 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Most recent fight: April 21, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Oct 4, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Syndicate MMA

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.20per min

58% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.40per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.00per 15 min

13% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Recent & upcoming opponents

Killys Mota Compare

Career history

LOSS
vs Salahdine Parnasse
Rousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Lightweight· 17-5 vs 23-2
TKO
R1 · 4:18
WIN
vs Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu×1Title bout · Title win #1
Tuff-N-Uff 149· Oct 25, 2025· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 11-4
UD
WIN
vs Lucas Corbage
XFC 52: The Awakening· Mar 28, 2025· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 0:14
WIN
vs Emmanuel Sanchez
XFC 51: Evolution· Sep 27, 2024· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 22-11
UD
WIN
vs Emilio Chavez
XFC: Detroit Grand Prix 2· May 31, 2024· Catchweight· 14-4 vs 13-12
SUB
R2 · 1:17
LOSS
vs Killys Mota
Bellator 294: Carmouche vs Bennett 2· Apr 21, 2023· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 15-3
SUB
R2 · 2:14
WIN
vs Jose Martinez
XFC Young Guns 4· Dec 10, 2021· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 12-6
UD
WIN
vs Jarel Askew
XFC 43: Faria vs. Soukhamthath· Nov 11, 2020· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 12-7
TKO
R2 · 3:00
WIN
vs Kevin Syler
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 29· Aug 18, 2020· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robert Hale×1Title bout · Title win #1
Lights Out Championship 7· Feb 8, 2020· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Jonas Flok
Lights Out Championship 6· Dec 14, 2019· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 13-5
TKO
R3 · 1:46
WIN
vs Luke Hnevsa
WXC 80: Warrior Wednesday 5· Jul 31, 2019· Catchweight· 8-3 vs 1-5
SUB
R1 · 2:08
WIN
vs Erick Lora
Lights Out Championship 3· Apr 27, 2019· Catchweight· 7-3 vs 2-6
TKO
R1 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Korey Kuppe
Lights Out Championship 2· Feb 16, 2019· Catchweight· 6-3 vs 7-3
SUB
R3 · 3:04
WIN
vs Aaron Smith
Total Warrior Combat· Dec 1, 2018· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 3-3
SUB
R1 · 3:02
WIN
vs Alexander Trevino
KOP 62· Jun 30, 2018· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 9-10
SUB
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Chris Reid
KOP 61· Apr 21, 2018· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Mohammed Alshatri
KOP 56· Jun 17, 2017· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 5-2
SUB
R2 · 2:54
LOSS
vs Zack Shaw
KOP 54· Mar 17, 2017· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Ryse Brink
KOP 52· Jan 7, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Rich Stafford
KOP 49· Jun 11, 2016· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 2-5
SUB
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Bowe Vincent
KOP 48· Mar 26, 2016· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-6
TKO
R1 · 4:29

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1707▼5
Peak: 1725Dec 10, 2021
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ken Cross fight next?

Ken Cross has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ken Cross's record?

Ken Cross's professional MMA record is 17-5-0.

Who is Ken Cross fighting next?

Ken Cross's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ken Cross fight last?

Ken Cross most recently fought Killys Mota at Bellator 294: Carmouche vs Bennett 2 on Friday, April 21, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Ken Cross fight in?

Ken Cross fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Ken Cross have?

Ken Cross has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Ken Cross?

Ken Cross is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Ken Cross weigh?

Ken Cross weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ken Cross's reach?

Ken Cross has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Ken Cross?

Ken Cross is 32 years old (born Oct 4, 1994).

Where is Ken Cross from?

Ken Cross is from the United States.

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