Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Amorim vs McKenna
Mar. 16, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
2
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 203
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 506
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 17
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Wales
Trains at
Team Alpha Male
Fighting style
MMA
Age
24
Height
63.00
Weight
122.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 14, 2020
Reach
58.50
Leg reach
36.00
- Pro since 2018
- Two wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, Von Flue choke)
- Two first round finishes
- Has won six of her last eight
- Origin of nickname: “From the team at my first MMA gym, BKK.”
- 16th youngest fighter on the current UFC roster and fifth youngest woman on the roster
UFC Fight Night (3/16/24) McKenna was submitted by Jaqueline Amorim via armbar at 1:38 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (12/17/22) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Cheyanne Vlismas
UFC on ESPN (8/6/22) McKenna submitted Miranda Granger via Von Flue choke at 1:03 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) McKenna lost a three round split decision to Elise Reed
UFC Fight Night (11/14/20) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Kay Hansen
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode two (8/11/20) McKenna won a three round unanimous decision over Vanessa Demopoulos
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training martial arts at the age of 10 as a competitive hobby, advancing from one discipline to the next until, at 13, I began training MMA as a whole. By 15 I had my first MMA fight and already held multiple titles in other disciplines; I haven't been interested in anything else since.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am ranked #3 P4P in UK and Ireland on Tapology. Purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Do you have any heroes? My heroes are very much the fighters and coaches I am surrounded by at Team Alpha Male and BKK, as I am constantly inspired by not only their performances but also the hard work they put into themselves and those around them. If I were to name my two biggest heroes/inspirations, it would have to be Jack Mason and Urijah Faber - not just for their fight accomplishments but also for their work ethic and mindset.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is and will always be deemed the pinnacle of MMA - naturally, it means the world for me to get the opportunity to step in the Octagon and showcase my skills against the highest level of opposition. And I intend not only to fight for the UFC but to prove that I will be their future champion.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I did not go to higher education; by the end of high school I knew, without doubt, that fighting was all I wished to pursue. And therefore, at 15 I became a full- time athlete.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have never had what would be perceived to be a 'normal' job - I used to coach a few kids classes after leaving school to help fund my full-time lifestyle.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I went 7-0 as an amateur from age 15-18; I was the amateur champion at 115lb and 125lb, beating IMMAF World medalists in the process (due to wanting to test myself against the highest level available and being too young to actually participate in the tournaments). I also held multiple British/English titles in BJJ and Muay Thai over my years of training.
Favorite grappling technique: Any form of choke; I love a D'Arce choke, rear naked choke and bulldog choke
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing combos
