AJ McKee is one of the biggest names in Bellator history, and here is everything you need to know about the featherweight including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements

AJ McKee facts

Birth Place	Long Beach, California
Father’s Name	Antonio McKee
Mother’s Name	Michelle George
Star Sign	Aries
Net Worth (2021)	$2 Million (Estimated)
Last Fight Earnings	$1.15 Million (Estimated)
Age	26
Date of Birth	April 7, 1995
Education	To be updated
Nationality	American
MMA Debut	April 30, 2015
MMA Record	18-0
Divisions	Featherweight
Achievements	Bellator Featherweight Champion
Partner	None
Children	None
Endorsements	Affliction Clothing
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter

AJ McKee has become one of the biggest names in Bellator of late. ‘The Mercenary’ has been a part of the Bellator right from his debut, and is currently on an 18-fight win streak.

The featherweight champ has been unstoppable, and with immaculate striking coupled with elite wrestling and grappling, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the promotion.

AJ McKee Net Worth and Salary

AJ McKee has a net worth of $2 million. The number one ranked Bellator featherweight has consistently been receiving paychecks worth $75,000 in recent times.

His biggest purse was against Patricio Pitbull , at Bellator 263 after he pocketed a whopping $1.15 million for his win over the Brazilian featherweight champion.

AJ McKee MMA Career and Bellator Record

AJ McKee made his MMA debut at Bellator 136 on the 10th of April in the year 2015. By the end of the year, he was already 3-0 in his professional MMA career, beating all three of his opponents either via. KO or submission.

It was not until Bellator 166 against Ray Wood that McKee’s run of win via. finishes stopped. He was 5-0 in his MMA career when he took on Wood. However, McKee did beat Wood via. unanimous decision.

Barring a few unanimous decision victories, McKee was coasting past his opponents in the promotion. By mid-2019, McKee was 14-0 in his MMA career.

He then entered the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. In the opening round, McKee took on Georgi Karakhanyan, and took just 8 seconds to finish the Russian.

McKee then faced Derek Campos in the Grand Prix quarterfinals. This time ‘The Mercenary’ earned a submission victory in the third round.

At Bellator 253 in November 2020, McKee took on Caldwell in the semifinals. He took 71 seconds to submit Caldwell, earning him a spot in the final.

All his hard work paid off as he won the Bellator featherweight championship at Bellator 263 on 31st of July, 2021.

McKee’s MMA record currently stands at 18 wins and 0 losses.

AJ McKee Personal Life and Endorsements

AJ McKee was born on the 7th of April in 1995 to parents Antonio McKee and Michelle George. He was born in Long Beach, California. His father is an MMA fighter as well. In fact, Antonio is still not retired.

And the most impressive part is that he last fought at Bellator 228, where he beat William Sriyapai via. TKO. That same night, his son AJ McKee fought Georgi Karakhanyan and won in 8 seconds. The father-son duo created history by fighting in the same card.

It is not clear who McKee has been dating. He is not married as well. Any information once available will be updated soon.

As for his endorsements, McKee has a deal with Affliction Clothing.

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