Rhys Oliver Jason McKee (born 10 September 1995) is a Northern Irish professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He has also competed globally for major organizations including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Cage Warriors and BAMMA.
Mixed martial arts career Early career McKee achieved a record of 10–2–1 in the BAMMA and Cage Warriors promotions, earning lightweight championships in both organizations before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ultimate Fighting Championship McKee made his UFC debut on July 25, 2020 on one week's notice against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC on ESPN 14. He lost the bout via technical knockout in the first round. McKee then faced to Alex Morono on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 182. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. McKee was released from the UFC shortly after.
Following three victories at Cage Warriors, McKee was re-signed to the UFC in 2023 and faced Ange Loosa on September 2, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 226. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. McKee then faced Chidi Njokuani on March 20, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 54. He lost the fight via split decision.
McKee then faced Daniel Frunza on April 5, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 65. He won the fight by technical knockout via doctor stoppage at the end of the first round, earning him his first UFC win. This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award.
Mckee faced Axel Sola on September 6, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 258. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the third round.
McKee was removed from the UFC roster again following his loss to Sola.
Professional Fighters League On March 23, 2026, it was reported that McKee signed with the Professional Fighters League.
In his PFL debut, McKee faced Alex Lohoré on April 16, 2026 at PFL Belfast. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts BAMMA World Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense BAMMA Lonsdale British Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense
Cage Warriors Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
|Win |align=center| |Alex Lohoré |Decision (unanimous) |PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Belfast, Northern Ireland
|Loss |align=center|14–7–1 |Axel Sola |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:02 |Paris, France
|Win |align=center|14–6–1 |Daniel Frunza |TKO (doctor stoppage) |UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy | |align=center|1 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|13–6–1 |Chidi Njokuani |Decision (split) |UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Loss |align=center|13–5–1 |Ange Loosa |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Paris, France
|Win |align=center|13–4–1 |Jim Wallhead |TKO (corner stoppage) |Cage Warriors 153 | |align=center|4 |align=center|5:00 |Dublin, Ireland
|Win |align=center|12–4–1 |Justin Burlinson |KO (punches) |Cage Warriors 140 | |align=center|3 |align=center|0:25 |Belfast, Northern Ireland
|Win |align=center|11–4–1 |Aleksi Mäntykivi |TKO (punch) |Cage Warriors 129 | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:18 |London, England
|Loss |align=center|10–4–1 |Alex Morono |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|10–3–1 |Khamzat Chimaev |TKO (punches) |UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:09 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|Win |align=center|10–2–1 |Håkon Foss |TKO (punches) |Cage Warriors 110 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:03 |Cork, Ireland
|Win |align=center|9–2–1 |Perry Goodwin |Submission (guillotine choke) |Cage Warriors 102 | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:30 |London, England
|Win |align=center|8–2–1 |Jefferson George |TKO (punches) |Cage Warriors 100 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:44 |Cardiff, Wales
|Loss |align=center|7–2–1 |Terry Brazier |Decision (unanimous) |BAMMA 36 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England
|Win |align=center|7–1–1 |Tim Barnett |TKO (punches and knees) |BAMMA 34 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:30 |London, England
|Win |align=center|6–1–1 |Kams Ekpo |Submission (triangle choke) |BAMMA 33 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:08 |Newcastle, England
|Draw |align=center|5–1–1 |Richie Smullen |Draw (majority) |BAMMA 30 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Dublin, Ireland
|Loss |align=center|5–1 |Tim Barnett |TKO (punches and knees) |BAMMA 28 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:58 |Belfast, Northern Ireland
|Win |align=center|5–0 |Jai Herbert |KO (punches) |BAMMA 27 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:47 |Dublin, Ireland
|Win |align=center|4–0 |Tommy McCafferty |TKO (punches) |BAMMA 26 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:58 |Dublin, Ireland
|Win |align=center|3–0 |Shaun Luther |TKO (punches) |Total Full Contact: Warlords 2 | |align=center|2 |align=center|N/A |Bridgwater, England
|Win |align=center|2–0 |Alex Masuku |KO (head kick) |BAMMA 24 | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:51 |Dublin, Ireland
|Win |align=center|1–0 |John Redmond |Submission (rear-naked choke) |BAMMA 22 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:36 |Dublin, Ireland |
See also List of male mixed martial artists
References