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Cody McKenzie

“The AK Kid”

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17-11RECORD
1KO / TKO WINS
15SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameCody Steven McKenzie
NicknameThe AK Kid
Date of birth16 Dec 1987
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCordova, Alaska, USA
Lives inSpokane, USA
DivisionWelterweight
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Height183 cm (6′0″)
Reach183 cm (72″)
StanceSouthpaw
Years activesince 2007
StatusActive
Pro debut21 Apr 2007
Last fightWin vs Chris Ensley, 29 Oct 2021

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Background

American fighter from Cordova, Alaska, known for his guillotine choke, who reached the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter 12 in 2010. He trained with Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and is based in Spokane, Washington.

Fight history

28 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinChris EnsleySubmission (guillotine choke)12:08Conquest of the Cage: McKenzie vs. Ensley29 Oct 2021Airway Heights, Washington, USA
LossStefano PaternoTKO (punches)14:59Venator FC: Kingdom 114 Oct 2017Milan, Italy
LossJoe RiggsTKO (submission to punches)11:51Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 228 Oct 2016Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
WinValeriu MirceaSubmission (guillotine choke)21:30Venator FC 321 May 2016Milan, Italy
LossRyan MachanSubmission (shoulder lock)14:04Fight Night Medicine Hat9 Apr 2016Alberta, Canada
LossDavid BielkhedenDecision (unanimous)35:00Superior Challenge 1216 May 2015Malmö, Sweden
LossAndrew McInnesDQ (intentional headbutt)14:57WSOF 1812 Feb 2015Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
LossBeslan IsaevKO (knee)12:20M-1 Challenge 5417 Dec 2014St. Petersburg, Russia
LossBrock LarsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)21:43BattleGrounds MMA 5: O.N.E.3 Oct 2014Tulsa, Oklahoma, USATournament quarter-final
WinMark DobieSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:28Battle for the Border 3: Nations Collide12 Apr 2014Cranbrook, British Columbia, CanadaCatchweight (180 lb)
LossSam StoutDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 214 Dec 2013Sacramento, California, USA
WinLeonard GarciaDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen27 Apr 2013Newark, New Jersey, USA
LossChad MendesKO (punch to the body)10:31UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 27 Jul 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, USAFeatherweight bout
WinMarcus LeVesseurSubmission (guillotine choke)13:05UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier15 May 2012Fairfax, Virginia, USA
LossVagner RochaSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:49UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger17 Sep 2011New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
LossYves EdwardsTechnical submission (rear-naked choke)24:33UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 222 Jan 2011Killeen, Texas, USAFight of the Night
WinAaron WilkinsonSubmission (guillotine choke)12:03The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale4 Dec 2010Las Vegas, Nevada, USASubmission of the Night
WinBrandon MacArthurSubmission (guillotine choke)12:00AM Ford: Fight Night 201017 Apr 2010Trail, British Columbia, Canada
WinLen BentleySubmission (guillotine choke)13:04Rumble on the Ridge 6: Regeneration9 Jan 2010Snoqualmie, Washington, USA
WinRyan FarhatSubmission (guillotine choke)14:00Raw Power: MMA10 Dec 2009Manama, Bahrain
WinBobby SanchezSubmission (guillotine choke)10:30Conquest of the Cage 616 Sep 2009Spokane, Washington, USA
WinCasey HobsonSubmission (guillotine choke)12:52AM Ford: Fight Night 200918 Apr 2009Trail, British Columbia, Canada
WinJeremy BurnettSubmission (guillotine choke)12:16CageSport MMA29 Nov 2008Tacoma, Washington, USA
WinRob RoySubmission (guillotine choke)10:44Caged Rage 24 Oct 2008Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada
WinDennis ParksSubmission (guillotine choke)11:37EWC: Vancouver Cage Fights6 Sep 2008Ridgefield, Washington, USA
WinBenny MawsonSubmission (guillotine choke)11:40GFS: Ford Fight Night19 Apr 2008Trail, British Columbia, Canada
WinAbe JonesSubmission (triangle choke)12:09PFA: Ultimate Cage Fighting17 May 2007Spokane, Washington, USA
WinBrett HeldTKO (punches)21:15GFS: Helter Smelter21 Apr 2007Trail, British Columbia, CanadaPro debut