AJ McKee

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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AJ McKee's career is defined by his historic run in Bellator, where he went undefeated for 18 fights and captured the featherweight title. His first-round knockout of Patrício Pitbull is widely regarded as the most significant moment in Bellator history. He holds the record for most submission wins in Bellator history (11) and the longest undefeated streak in the promotion (18-0). For a period in 2021-2022, he was ranked the number one featherweight in the world by ESPN, MMA Fighting, Sherdog, and Fight Matrix. His transition to the PFL marks a new chapter as he seeks to become a two-promotion champion.

AwardsMcKee won the Bellator Featherweight World Championship and the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix in 2021, earning a $1 million prize. His knockout of Patrício Pitbull was named Knockout of the Year by both MMA Fighting and MMA Junkie in 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

Most Submission Wins in Bellator History

Guinness World Records·2023

Holds the record for 11 submission wins in Bellator.

Longest Undefeated Streak in Bellator History

Bellator MMA·2023

Went 18-0 before his first loss.

Rankings & Lists

World Featherweight Rankings

ESPN·2021

World Featherweight Rankings

MMA Fighting·2021

World Featherweight Rankings

Sherdog·2021

World Featherweight Rankings

Fight Matrix·2021

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2021

MMA Issue

Records & Feats

Most submission wins in Bellator history

Career Milestone·2023

Holds the record with 11 submission victories in Bellator MMA.

Longest undefeated streak in Bellator history

Career Milestone·2023

Started his career 18-0, the longest undefeated run in the promotion's history.