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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" /> |
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==Career== |
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==Mixed Martial Arts career== |
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⚫ | After taking almost a year |
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===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". |
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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]]. |
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McKenzie walks around at 150lbs, but competes [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]]. McKenzie has previously competed at [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]].<ref name="interview" /> |
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===Early career=== |
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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" /> |
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===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> |
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==Mixed Martial Arts record== |
==Mixed Martial Arts record== |
Revision as of 22:30, 15 September 2010
Cody McKenzie | |
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Born | Cody McKenzie December 1987 (age 22) Cordova, Alaska |
Nationality | ![]() |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 11 st) |
Division | Lightweight Featherweight - formerly[1] |
Style | "Sikjitsu"[1] |
Fighting out of | Spokane, Washington, United States |
Team | Fancy Pants Fight Team |
Years active | 2007-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 11 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 10 |
By decision | 0 |
Losses | 0 |
By knockout | 0 |
By submission | 0 |
By decision | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
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
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 |
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Win | 11-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | GFS - Ford Fight Night | April 17, 2010 | 1 | 2:00 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Rumble on the Ridge 6 - Regeneration | January 9, 2010 | 1 | N/A | ![]() |
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Win | 9-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Raw Power - MMA | December 10, 2009 | 1 | 4:00 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Conquest of the Cage 6 | September 16, 2009 | 1 | 0:30 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | GFS - Ford Fight Night | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 2:52 | ![]() |
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Win | 6-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | CageSport MMA | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 2:16 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Caged Rage 2 | October 4, 2008 | 1 | 0:44 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | EWC - Vancouver Cage Fights | September 6, 2008 | 1 | 1:37 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | GFS - Ford Fight Night | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 1:40 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | PFA - Ultimate Cage Fighting | May 17, 2007 | 1 | 2:09 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-0 | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | GFS - Helter Smelter | April 21, 2007 | 2 | 1:15 | ![]() |
References
- ^ a b c "Interview with Cody McKenzie - December 22nd, 2009". nwfightscene.com. December 22, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights". mmajunkie.com. August 3, 2010.
- ^ a b "Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Cody McKenzie". sherdog.com. August 3, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Cody McKenzie". sherdog.com. Retrieved September 15, 2010.