Cory McKenna had to endure a true back-and-forth battle in her octagon debut but she will leave Las Vegas with a win after edging out a split decision over Kay Hansen at UFC Vegas 14.
Over the course of three rounds, the 21-year-old newcomer showed an impressive striking arsenal along with a gritty attitude that allowed her to stay out of trouble on the ground whenever Hansen turned to her wrestling. It was a razor-close fight in the end but the judges gave her the nod with all three scorecards reading 29-28.