Cory Mckenna is a mixed martial artist. She is the first Welsh woman to compete in the UFC. She was in a recent match with American MMA fighter Miranda Granger.
Let’s get to know more about Cory Mckenna.
Cory Mckenna Boyfriend Turned Fiance
Who is Cory McKenna dating? This is one of the most asked questions regarding this young martial artist. Although Cory herself hasn’t talked much about her love life, it is known that she is currently in love. Yes, Cory Mckenna is now in a relationship with her boyfriend turned fiance Hector Fajardo.
Like Cory, her husband-to-be is also an MMA Fighter. Before they started dating Hector helped Mckenna in her training by being her sparring partner.
Not to mention the two are very supportive of one another’s careers. They push each other to do better both professionally and personally.
The two publically admitted their love for one another in mid-2022. It was also the same year Cory shared that she got engaged to Hector. Moreover, Cory and her fiance Hector are yet to tell us about their wedding plan.
Cory Mckenna Fiance: Hector Fajardo Wiki
Born in the year 1988, Cory’s fiance, Hector, is 34 years old. This means he is 11 years older than her. Hector fights under the weight class, Bantamweight, and is 5 feet and 9 inches tall.
Famously known as El Matador, Hector’s pro-MMA Record is 4 wins to 3 losses. Unfortunately, his current streak is 3 losses.
Cory Mckenna Wikipedia Facts
Real Name / Full Name | Cory Mckenna |
Birthday / Date of Birth | July 11, 1999 |
Age | 23 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Born Country | Wales |
Nationality | Welsh |
Ethnicity | White |
Parents | Mother: Wendy Mckenna |
Profession | MMA Fighter |
Education (High School / College / University) | N/A |
Marital Status | Engaged to get Married |
Husband | None |
Relationship Status | Engaged |
Fiance | Hector Fajardo |
Children | None |
Net Worth | $120,000 |
Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook |
Height in Feet | 5 feet 3 inches |
Height in Meter | 1.60 m |
Cory Mckenna Net Worth
Cory Mckenna’s net worth is valued at $120,000 as of 2023. She has earned her wealth through her career as a mixed martial artist.
Cory started her UFC career when she was only 21 years old and she has already accomplished a lot. She has a lot ahead of her career and her income and net worth will continue to grow alongside her career.
Cory Mckenna Family
Cory Mckenna was born in Wales, United Kingdom. However, she was raised in England. Her father was in the army and her mother Wendy, pushed her toward martial arts.
Her parents have been very supportive of her career ever since she started.
Cory Mckenna Age
When was Cory Mckenna born? Cory Mckenna was born on the 11th of July in 1999. She celebrated her 23rd birthday in 2022.
According to her birth date, her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Cory Mckenna Career
Cory Mckenna made her amateur debut in September 2014 when she was only 15 years old in the British Challenge MMA 8. She was in a match against Marisa Charalambous which she won. She then had a match in 2015 in Fight UK MMA – The Reawakening against Joanne Haywood which also ended in a win for Cory.
Mckenna made her professional debut in 2018 against Maria Vittoria which she won. When she was 21 years old, she made her UFC debut in November 2020. She is currently in association with Team Alpha Male.
Cory Mckenna’s UFC Stats
Cory Mckenna has only been in 3 UFC matches so far which have ended in 2 wins and 1 loss.
In her professional career, Cory has been in 9 matches with two losses and 7 wins. In her amateur career, she has been in 6 matches which have all ended in wins for her.
Cory Mckenna Vs Miranda Granger
Cory Mckenna had a match with Miranda Granger on August 6, 2022. Winning this match, cory also made UFC history becoming the first woman to earn a Bon Flue choke submission.
Miranda Granger had a 10-inch reach advantage over Cory.
Cory Mckenna’s Injury
Cory Mckenna has revealed that she had serious injuries during her UFC debut fight. She suffered from a torn ligament as well as a broken ankle. Due to this, she was forced to take a break.
She revealed this news by posting pictures of herself wearing a cast and using crutches, on her Twitter. She has, fortunately, fully recovered now and is doing exceptionally in her career.
Cory Mckenna Height & Weight
For an athlete, Cory Mckenna stands at a short height of 5 feet and 3 inches which translates to 1.60 meters.
She weighs 52.16 kilograms, which is 115 lbs, and competes in the strawweight division.
Cory Mckenna Social Media
Cory Mckenna’s verified Instagram account is under the username “corymckenna99”. She currently has 28.5K followers and 867 posts.
Her Twitter account is also under the same handle and she has 4,935 followers at the moment.