Cory McKenna

Mixed martial arts career

Cage Warriors In March 2018, McKenna made her professional debut at Cage Warriors 91 and beat Maria Vittoria Colonna after a first-round retirement. She faced Eva Dourthe three months later at Cage Warriors 94 and won via split decision. In September 2018, McKenna suffered her first defeat after a split decision loss against Micol Di Segni at Cage Warriors 97.

In April 2019, McKenna faced Fannie Redman at Cage Warriors 104. She won the fight via rear naked choke in the second round. A month later, she beat Giulia Chinello at Cage Warriors 105 via ground and pound in the first round. In October 2019, McKenna was due to fight Griet Eeckhout at Cage Warriors 108, but the fight was cancelled after her opponent failed to make weight. In April 2020, her fight with Lanchana Green was also called off after Cage Warriors 114 was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Dana White's Contender Series On 11 August 2020, McKenna appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 2020. After winning via unanimous decision against Vanessa Demopoulos, McKenna was awarded a UFC contract. The deal saw her became the first Welsh female and youngest ever British fighter to sign for the promotion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship McKenna made her promotional debut against Kay Hansen on 14 November 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

In her sophomore performance, she faced Elise Reed on 19 March 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall. She lost the fight via split decision.

McKenna faced Miranda Granger on 6 August 2022 at UFC on ESPN 40. She won the fight via a shoulder choke in round two.

McKenna faced Cheyanne Vlismas on 17 December 2022 at UFC Fight Night 216. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

McKenna faced Jaqueline Amorim on 16 March 2024 at UFC Fight Night 239. She lost the bout via an armbar submission in the first round.

McKenna was scheduled to face Polyana Viana on 12 October 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. However, Viana withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Julia Polastri. McKenna lost the fight by split decision.

On 15 October 2024, it was reported that McKenna was removed from the UFC roster.

Championships and accomplishments Violent Money TV VMTV UK MMA Submission of the Year 2022

Personal life McKenna is a keen painter and often shares her artwork on Instagram.