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Peso welter Division

Activo

"Skelator"

Rhys McKee

Peso welter Division

13-6-1 (W-L-D)

10

Victorias por nocaut

3

Gana por Sumisión

7

Primeros acabados redondos

Rhys McKee

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Info

Learn more about Rhys McKee's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Ballymena, Irlanda
Estilo de lucha
MMA
Años
28
Alto
74.00
Peso
186.00
Debut del octágono
Jul. 25, 2020
Alcance
78.00
Alcance de la pierna
42.00
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • 10 wins by KO, three by submission (Guillotine, triangle, RNC)
     
  • Seven first-round finishes
     
  • Holds 2016 KO win over UFC vet Jai Herbert
     
  • Has won six of his last 10 
     
  • 3-0 with three KOs between UFC appearances
     
  • Origin of nickname: “From making weight in my younger days, I resembled the cartoon character Skeletor.”

UFC on ESPN (3/30/24) McKee lost a three round split decision to Chidi Njokuani 

UFC Fight Night (9/2/23) McKee lost a three round unanimous decision to Ange Loosa

UFC Fight Night (11/14/20) McKee lost a three round unanimous decision to Alex Morono

UFC on ESPN (7/25/20) McKee was stopped by Khamzat Chimaev via strikes at 3:09 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2012 for soccer fitness and got the bug and never looked back.

What ranks and titles have you held? BAMMA British and World lightweight titles

Do you have any heroes? Myself in 10 years is my hero (quote stolen from Matthew McConaughey) 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It has always been my dream. It's the best of the best and to be here is really a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I done my personal training exams. 

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a barman. Not a very good one, but I tried.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Multiple titles 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Left hook to the body