Keith Hackney
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| Keith Hackney | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 (180 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Born | 1960 |
| Fighting out of | Illinois, U.S. |
| Town of birth | Roselle, Illinois |
| Fighting style | White Tiger Kenpo |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Keith Hackney was born in Roselle, Illinois in 1960. He started martial arts at the age 14 by learning wrestling and boxing. Two years later, age 16, he began learning the art of Tae Kwon Do and eventually received second degree black belt. Come 1992, he began training Kenpo Karate. Two years later, he entered the UFC and gained his new nickname, "The Giant Killer", after defeating 618 pound sumo wrestler Yarbarough. He also fought in UFC 4, and was defeated by UFC legend Royce Gracie due to submission by arm bar.
His full UFC record is as follows:
4.Loss Marco Ruas Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:39
3.Loss Royce Gracie Submission (Armlock) 1 5:32
2.Win Joe Son Submission (Choke) 1 2:44
1.Win Emmanuel Yarborough TKO (Strikes)1 1:59
Keith fractured his hand during his bout with Yarborough and was forced to withdraw from the tournament. Keith is also well known for repeatedly striking Joe Son in the groin during their bout.
Keith Hackney has also appeared in three movies; Super Fights, Cut Off, and Urban Legend.
