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Rhys McKee

"Skeletor"
15-7-1★ 1bonusIrelandIrelandLast 5
Amateur MMA 8-3

Last fight: Win vs Alex Lohoré · Decision · Apr 16, 2026

15-7-1 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Ernesto Rodriguez
PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rhys McKee holds a professional MMA record of 15-7-1. McKee has won 15 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, McKee lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC, CAGE WARRIORS.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
78"198 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 10, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
Ireland
Birthplace
Ballymena, Ireland

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  1. PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy
    vs Ernesto RodriguezWelterweight

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Career history

  1. WIN
    Cage Warriors 140· Jun 25, 2022· Welterweight· 12-4-1 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:20
  2. WIN
    vs Aleksi Mäntykivi
    Cage Warriors 129· Oct 2, 2021· Welterweight· 11-4-1 vs 13-7
    TKO
    R3 · 3:18
  3. WIN
    vs Håkon Foss
    Cage Warriors 110· Nov 9, 2019· Welterweight· 10-2-1 vs 9-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:03
  4. WIN
    vs Perry Andre Goodwin
    Cage Warriors 102· Mar 2, 2019· Lightweight· 9-2-1 vs 8-7
    SUB
    R3 · 2:30
  5. WIN
    vs Jefferson George
    Cage Warriors 100· Dec 8, 2018· Lightweight· 8-2-1 vs 9-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:44
  6. LOSS
    BAMMA 36: McKee vs. Brazier· Jun 28, 2018· Lightweight· 7-2-1 vs 10-1
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Tim Barnett
    BAMMA 34: Lohore vs. Brazier· Mar 9, 2018· Lightweight· 7-1-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:30
  8. WIN
    vs Kams Ekpo
    BAMMA 33: Scope Vs. Lebout· Dec 15, 2017· Lightweight· 6-1-1 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
  9. DRAW
    BAMMA 30: Philpott Vs. Walsh· Jul 7, 2017· Lightweight· 5-1-1 vs 3-0-1
    DEC
  10. LOSS
    vs Tim Barnett
    BAMMA 28: Parke Vs. Redmond· Feb 24, 2017· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:58
  11. WIN
    vs Jai Herbert×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BAMMA 27: Duquesnoy Vs. Phillpott· Dec 16, 2016· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:47
  12. WIN
    vs Tommy McCafferty
    BAMMA 26: Saadeh Vs. Young· Sep 10, 2016· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:58
  13. WIN
    vs Shaun Luther
    United Kingdom Regional· Jun 11, 2016· 3-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
  14. WIN
    vs Alex Masuku
    BAMMA 24: Kone Vs. Phillips· Feb 27, 2016· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:51
  15. WIN
    vs John Redmond
    BAMMA 22: Duquesnoy Vs. Loughnane· Sep 19, 2015· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 5-10
    SUB
    R1 · 4:36

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA
  • 2025Performance of the Night
  • 2022Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship · Cage Warriors
  • 2018BAMMA World Lightweight Championship · BAMMA
  • 2016BAMMA Lonsdale British Lightweight Championship · BAMMA
  • AGE 16Started in MMA
  • Purple belt · BJJ

Camp

  • Fight Academy Ireland · Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Next Generation I.M.M.A. · Ballymena, Northern Ireland
  • RMK Training · Northern Ireland Founder

Coaches

  • Rodney Moore · Head coach

Training partners

  • Paul Hughes
  • Norman Parke

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power95
Kick power78
Punch speed94
Kick speed73
Accuracy77
Takedowns54
Ground striking56
Submissions63
Chin86
Body strength75
Cardio78

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-7-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.53per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.20per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.71per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed7.15per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rhys McKee sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Rhys McKee has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Daniel Frunza · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs MurphyApr 5, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rhys McKee earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1748▲11
Peak
1780Apr 29, 2023
Rated fights
22
1500160017001800201620182020202220242026Sep 19, 2015 · 1532Feb 27, 2016 · 1572Jun 11, 2016 · 1606Sep 10, 2016 · 1655Dec 16, 2016 · 1716Feb 24, 2017 · 1652Dec 15, 2017 · 1674Mar 9, 2018 · 1706Jun 28, 2018 · 1685Dec 8, 2018 · 1710Mar 2, 2019 · 1732Nov 9, 2019 · 1748Jul 26, 2020 · 1719Nov 15, 2020 · 1698Oct 2, 2021 · 1723Jun 25, 2022 · 1753Apr 29, 2023 · 1780Sep 2, 2023 · 1743Mar 31, 2024 · 1738Apr 6, 2025 · 1750Sep 6, 2025 · 1737Apr 16, 2026 · 17481748

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rhys McKee fight next?

Rhys McKee fights Ernesto Rodriguez on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

What is Rhys McKee's record?

Rhys McKee's professional MMA record is 15-7-1.

Who is Rhys McKee fighting next?

Rhys McKee's next opponent is Ernesto Rodriguez at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

Who did Rhys McKee fight last?

Rhys McKee most recently fought Alex Lohoré at PFL Belfast: Kelly vs Wilson on Thursday, April 16, 2026, WIN (Decision).

What weight class does Rhys McKee fight in?

Rhys McKee fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Rhys McKee have?

Rhys McKee has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rhys McKee won?

Rhys McKee has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Rhys McKee?

Rhys McKee is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Rhys McKee weigh?

Rhys McKee weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Rhys McKee's reach?

Rhys McKee has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Rhys McKee?

Rhys McKee is 31 years old (born Sep 10, 1995).

Where is Rhys McKee from?

Rhys McKee is from Ireland.

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