Rhys McKee
Northern Irish mixed martial artist
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Rhys Mckee (born September 10, 1995) is a Northern Irish professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[1] McKee has also fought for Cage Warriors where he was the Welterweight champion.[2][3]
| Rhys McKee | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1995 |
| Other names | Skeletor |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Ballymena, Northern Ireland |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
McKee made his UFC debut on July 25, 2020, when he lost to Khamzat Chimaev by first round tko. He had taken the fight on a weeks notice.[4] McKee then lost to Alex Morono before being cut from the UFC.[5]
McKee was resigned to the UFC in 2023 and faced Ange Loosa at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. McKee then faced Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot. He lost the fight via split decision. McKee was cut from the UFC again after a third round tko loss to Axel Sola.[6]
