Rhys McKee

Rhys McKee (born 10 September 1995) is a Northern Irish professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division. Nicknamed "Skeletor", he has competed globally for major organizations including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Professional Fighters League (PFL), and is a former Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion .

Mixed martial arts career Early career McKee achieved a record of 10–2–1 in the BAMMA and Cage Warriors promotions, before signing with UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship 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. McKee then lost to Alex Morono before being cut from the UFC.

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 then faced Daniel Frunza on April 5, 2025 at UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy. He won the fight via doctor stoppage earning him his first UFC win and a Performance of the Night bonus. McKee was cut from the UFC again after a third round tko loss to Axel Sola.

Mixed martial arts record Professional Fighters League - PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson Loss

Axel Sola Strikes UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho

Paris, France Win

Daniel Frunza TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night Loss 13–6–1 Chidi Njokuani Decision (Split) UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Ange Loosa Decision (Unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac

Paris, France

Win

Justin Burlinson TKO (Punches) Cage Warriors

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Loss

Alex Morono Decision (Unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss 10–3–1 Khamzat Chimaev TKO (Punches) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates