Now fully fit, McKenna is looking to put on yet another dominant performance when she returns to the UFC octagon in March.
McKenna will take on Elise Reed at the UFC’s long-awaited return to the United Kingdom. UFC London features a host of local talent, with the likes of Jack Shore, Paddy Pimblett, Arnold Allen, and Tom Aspinal all sharing spots on the card with ‘Poppins’.
In a recent exclusive Sportskeeda MMA interview, Cory McKenna sat down with Frank Bonada to discuss the upcoming fight. In terms of the performance that she was hoping to display, McKenna had the following to say:
When asked what type of finish she was predicting, McKenna stated that:
Cory McKenna on training with elite fighters at Team Alpha Male
Despite initially hailing from Wales, Cory McKenna now plies her trade in the U.S., training at the prestigious Team Alpha Male alongside the likes of Urijah Faber, Sara McMann and Maycee Barber:
McKenna is in action on March 18th, where she faces off against Elise Reed. Still only 22, ‘Poppins’ is considered one of the brightest talents in the 115lb division. Another big win here will likely result in McKenna facing a notable step up in competition, taking her ever closer to the top 15.
Check out our full exclusive interview with Cory McKenna below:
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