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Rhys McKee

Welterweight Division

13-5-0 (W-L-D)

7

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

0

Wins by Decision

Rhys McKee
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Rhys McKee of Northern Ireland prepares to fight Khamzat Chimaev of Czechia in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Welterweight Rhys McKee Speaks With UFC.com About His Upcoming Fight At UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac
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Stats & Records

7

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

0

Wins by Decision

Striking accuracy 49% 49%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
201
Sig. Strikes Attempted
413
Takedown Accuracy 0% 0%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
3
6.06
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
9.47
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.00
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
44
%
Sig. Str. Defense
33
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Avg
11:03
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
187 (93%)
Clinch
11 (5%)
Ground
3 (1%)

Sig. Str. by target

64% 129 Head 27% 55 Body 8% 17 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
7 (70%)
DEC
0 (0%)
SUB
3 (30%)

athlete record

Info

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

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Ballymena, Ireland
Age
27
Height
74.00
Weight
179.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 25, 2020
Reach
78.00
Leg reach
42.00