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'''Cody McKenzie''' is an [[People of the United States|American]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McKenzie mostly competed in his regional circuit before signing with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.


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'''Cody McKenzie''' is an [[People of the United States|American]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McKenzie mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref name="tuf12" />
==Career==
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McKenzie was born in [[Cordova, Alaska]] He began his professional mixed martial arts career with a TKO victory over Brett Held in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. This was his only fight to go to a second round in his career prior to the UFC. Less than a month later, McKenzie faced Abe Jones, defeating him via triangle choke after little over two minutes.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cody-McKenzie-22173|title=Cody McKenzie|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 15, 2010}}</ref>


==Mixed Martial Arts career==
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After taking almost a year off from competition, McKenzie returned to face Benny Mawson, once again in B.C., Canada. After 100 seconds, McKenzie caught his opponent in a [[guillotine choke]], taking his record to 3-0. This began his long stretch of victories via guillotine choke. During this near-record-setting span, McKenzie fought several times in [[British Columbia]] and in various locations in [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. McKenzie also fought in [[Bahrain]] on one occasion, taking just four minutes to defeat his opponent with a guillotine choke. Before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships, McKenzie recorded 11 successive [[Submission (combat sport)|submission]] victories, 9 of which were by guillotine choke.<ref name="cody"></ref>
===Background===


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McKenzie was born in [[Cordova, Alaska]] and currently trains in [[Spokane, Washington]]. McKenzie is a member of the "Fancy Pants Fight Team", named after [[Lyle Beerbohm]].<ref name="cody">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/19/Spike-TV-Unveils-TUF-12-Cast-26089|title=Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Cody McKenzie|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref> Prior to joining the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]], McKenzie recorded ten successive submission victories, nine of which were by [[guillotine choke]].<ref name="cody" />
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McKenzie utilises his own variation of the guillotine choke which he names "The McKenzietine". He flips his shoulder a different way to the standard guillotine choke, before arching his shoulder.<ref name="tuf12" /> According to [[Sherdog|Sherdog.com]], McKenzie has the second most guillotine choke victories in the world<ref name="tuf12" />, behind only [[Travis Fulton]] who has over 250 fights in his career.


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McKenzie also utilises his own variation of the guillotine choke which he names "The McKenzietine". McKenzie flips his shoulder a different way to the standard guillotine choke, before arching his shoulder.<ref name="tuf12" /> According to [[Sherdog|Sherdog.com]], McKenzie has the second most guillotine choke victories in the world<ref name="tuf12" />, behind only [[Travis Fulton]] who has over 250 fights in his career.
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McKenzie currently trains in [[Spokane, Washington]]. He is a member of the "Fancy Pants Fight Team", named after [[Lyle Beerbohm]].<ref name="cody">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/19/Spike-TV-Unveils-TUF-12-Cast-26089|title=Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Cody McKenzie|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>


Though he weighs 150lbs, he competes [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]]. He has previously competed at [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]].<ref name="interview" />
McKenzie walks around at 150lbs, but competes [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]]. McKenzie has previously competed at [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]].<ref name="interview" />


===Early career===
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In August 2010 McKenzie signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on ''The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck''.<ref name="tuf12">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma|title=Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>

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McKenzie began his professional mixed martial arts career with a TKO victory over Brett Held in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. This was his only fight to go to a second round in his career prior to the UFC. Under a month later, McKenzie faced Abe Jones, defeating him via triangle choke after little over two minutes.<ref name="sherdog">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cody-McKenzie-22173|title=Cody McKenzie|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 15, 2010}}</ref>

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After taking almost a year away from competition, McKenzie returned to face Benny Mawson, once again in B.C., Canada. After 100 seconds, McKenzie caught his opponent in a guillotine choke, taking his record to 3-0.<ref name="sherdog" /> This began his long stretch of victories via guillotine choke. During this near-record setting span, McKenzie fought several times in B.C. and in various locations in [[Washington]]. McKenzie also fought in [[Bahrain]] on one occasion, taking just four minutes to defeat his opponent with a guillotine choke. Before signing with the UFC, McKenzie had a record of 11-0, with nine successive guillotine choke finishes.<ref name="sherdog" />

===The Ultimate Fighter===

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McKenzie then signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref name="tuf12">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma|title=Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>


==Mixed Martial Arts record==
==Mixed Martial Arts record==

Revision as of 22:30, 15 September 2010

Cody McKenzie
BornCody McKenzie
December 1987 (age 22)
Cordova, Alaska
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg; 11 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight - formerly[1]
Style"Sikjitsu"[1]
Fighting out ofSpokane, Washington, United States
TeamFancy Pants Fight Team
Years active2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission10
By decision0
Losses0
By knockout0
By submission0
By decision0
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cody McKenzie is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McKenzie mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.[2]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Background

McKenzie was born in Cordova, Alaska and currently trains in Spokane, Washington. McKenzie is a member of the "Fancy Pants Fight Team", named after Lyle Beerbohm.[3] Prior to joining the Ultimate Fighting Championships, McKenzie recorded ten successive submission victories, nine of which were by guillotine choke.[3]

McKenzie also utilises his own variation of the guillotine choke which he names "The McKenzietine". McKenzie flips his shoulder a different way to the standard guillotine choke, before arching his shoulder.[2] According to Sherdog.com, McKenzie has the second most guillotine choke victories in the world[2], behind only Travis Fulton who has over 250 fights in his career.

McKenzie walks around at 150lbs, but competes lightweight. McKenzie has previously competed at featherweight.[1]

Early career

McKenzie began his professional mixed martial arts career with a TKO victory over Brett Held in British Columbia, Canada. This was his only fight to go to a second round in his career prior to the UFC. Under a month later, McKenzie faced Abe Jones, defeating him via triangle choke after little over two minutes.[4]

After taking almost a year away from competition, McKenzie returned to face Benny Mawson, once again in B.C., Canada. After 100 seconds, McKenzie caught his opponent in a guillotine choke, taking his record to 3-0.[4] This began his long stretch of victories via guillotine choke. During this near-record setting span, McKenzie fought several times in B.C. and in various locations in Washington. McKenzie also fought in Bahrain on one occasion, taking just four minutes to defeat his opponent with a guillotine choke. Before signing with the UFC, McKenzie had a record of 11-0, with nine successive guillotine choke finishes.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter

McKenzie then signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.[2]

Mixed Martial Arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 11 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 10 0
By decision 0 0
Draws 0
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11-0 Canada Brandon MacArthur Submission (Guillotine Choke) GFS - Ford Fight Night April 17, 2010 1 2:00 Canada Trail, British Columbia
Win 10-0 United States Len Bentley Submission (Guillotine Choke) Rumble on the Ridge 6 - Regeneration January 9, 2010 1 N/A United States Snoqualmie, Washington
Win 9-0 United States Ryan Farhat Submission (Guillotine Choke) Raw Power - MMA December 10, 2009 1 4:00 Bahrain Sanabis, Bahrain
Win 8-0 United States Bobby Sanchez Submission (Guillotine Choke) Conquest of the Cage 6 September 16, 2009 1 0:30 United States Spokane, Washington
Win 7-0 United States Casey Hobson Submission (Guillotine Choke) GFS - Ford Fight Night April 18, 2009 1 2:52 Canada Trail, British Columbia
Win 6-0 United States Jeremy Burnett Submission (Guillotine Choke) CageSport MMA November 29, 2008 1 2:16 United States Tacoma, Washington
Win 5-0 Canada Rob Roy Submission (Guillotine Choke) Caged Rage 2 October 4, 2008 1 0:44 Canada Castlegar, British Columbia
Win 4-0 United States Dennis Parks Submission (Guillotine Choke) EWC - Vancouver Cage Fights September 6, 2008 1 1:37 United States Ridgefield, Washington
Win 3-0 United States Benny Mawson Submission (Guillotine Choke) GFS - Ford Fight Night April 19, 2008 1 1:40 Canada Trail, British Columbia
Win 2-0 United States Abe Jones Submission (Triangle Choke) PFA - Ultimate Cage Fighting May 17, 2007 1 2:09 United States Spokane, Washington
Win 1-0 United States Brett Held TKO (Punches) GFS - Helter Smelter April 21, 2007 2 1:15 Canada Trail, British Columbia

References

  1. ^ a b c "Interview with Cody McKenzie - December 22nd, 2009". nwfightscene.com. December 22, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights". mmajunkie.com. August 3, 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Cody McKenzie". sherdog.com. August 3, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c "Cody McKenzie". sherdog.com. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
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