AJ McKee

About

American mixed martial artist who has competed in Bellator MMA and gained prominence as one of Bellator's top featherweights. In 2021, he became Bellator Featherweight World Champion and winner of the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix. 

Before Fame

Growing up, he was consistently coached and mentored by his father, former MMA fighter Antonio McKee, Sr. He started training in martial arts at a young age at BodyShop Fitness Team.

Trivia

After making his professional debut with Bellator in 2015, he went on an unbeaten streak of 18 fights, which was one of the longest in the promotion's entire history. One of his best-known signature moves is called the "McKee-otine," and features a modified guillotine choke. 

Family Life

His full name is Antonio DeCarlo McKee Jr. He is the son of retired MMA fighter and trainer Antonio McKee Sr., who competed in promotions such as UFC and MFC.

Associated With

He seized the Bellator Featherweight Championship by defeating Patrício "Pitbull" Freire via submission in just under two minutes at Bellator 263.