Cory “Poppins” McKenna is a Welsh professional mixed martial artist who made history as the first Welsh woman signed to the UFC, joining at just 21 years old. Fighting out of Cwmbran, Wales in the strawweight division, she has built an 8-4 professional record and remains one of the UK’s most recognizable women’s MMA stars. Here is everything on her age, height, weight, fight record, and Instagram.
Cory McKenna Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cory “Poppins” McKenna |
| Date of Birth | July 11, 1999 |
| Age | 27 (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Cwmbran, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Profession | UFC & MMA Fighter, BJJ/Muay Thai Coach, Commentator, Artist |
| Platforms | Instagram (@corymckenna99) |
| Known For | 1st Welsh woman signed to the UFC; 1st female UFC Von Flue choke finish |
| Net Worth | Unverified – public estimates range from around $200K to $500K |
| Relationship Status | Not publicly known; no children |
Cory McKenna Body Measurements
| Measurement | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lb / 52 kg (Strawweight) |
| Body Measurements | 32-27-28 inches |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Cory McKenna Bio & Career
- Born July 11, 1999, in Cwmbran, Wales; began training in karate at age 10 before moving into Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai.
- Won multiple British and English BJJ and Muay Thai titles before turning professional in MMA in 2018.
- Signed with the UFC at 21, becoming the first Welsh woman and one of the youngest UK women ever signed to the promotion.
- Recorded the first Von Flue choke submission by a female fighter in UFC history, against Miranda Granger.
- Currently holds a professional MMA record of 8 wins and 4 losses, competing in the UFC strawweight division.
- Beyond fighting, she now also works as a BJJ/Muay Thai coach, MMA commentator, and mural artist, as reflected in her current social media profiles.
Latest News – Cory McKenna (2026)
- Her UFC record now stands at 8-4-0 after two losses in her last two outings: a first-round submission (armbar) loss to Jaqueline Amorim at UFC Vegas 88 on March 16, 2024, and a decision loss to Julia Polastri at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira on October 12, 2024.
- No new UFC fight has been officially announced for McKenna as of this update; her next bout remains to be confirmed.
- Off the mat, her Instagram bio now lists her as a fighter, commentator, coach, and artist/muralist, reflecting an expanded role in the sport beyond active competition.
Cory McKenna UFC Fight Record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Fights | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Wins by Knockout | 2 |
| Wins by Submission | 2 |
| Wins by Decision | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Losses by Decision | 3 |
| Losses by Submission | 1 |
Cory McKenna Mixed Martial Arts Fight History
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8–4 | Julia Polastri | Decision |
| Loss | 8–3 | Jaqueline Amorim | Submission (armbar) |
| Win | 8–2 | Cheyanne Vlismas | Decision (unanimous) |
| Win | 7–2 | Miranda Granger | Submission (Von Flue choke) |
| Loss | 6–2 | Elise Reed | Decision (split) |
| Win | 6–1 | Kay Hansen | Decision (unanimous) |
| Win | 5–1 | Vanessa Demopoulos | Decision (unanimous) |
| Win | 4–1 | Giulia Chinello | TKO (punches) |
| Win | 3–1 | Fannie Redman | Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| Loss | 2–1 | Micol Di Segni | Decision (split) |
| Win | 2–0 | Eva Dourthe | Decision (split) |
| Win | 1–0 | Maria Vittoria Colonna | TKO (corner stoppage) |
FAQs
Cory “Poppins” McKenna is a Welsh professional MMA fighter competing in the UFC strawweight division, known as the first Welsh woman signed to the UFC.
She was born on July 11, 1999, making her 27 years old as of 2026.
She stands at approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.
As of 2026, she holds a professional MMA record of 8 wins and 4 losses.
No, she is not known to be married and does not have any children.
Follow Cory McKenna on Instagram at @corymckenna99 for fight updates, coaching content, and her artwork.
