Best fights of Rhys McKee
Over 11 years as a professional, Rhys McKee has compiled a 15-7-1 (14) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rhys McKee KOs Tim Barnett in their 2nd fight
On March 9, 2018 Rhys McKee fought Tim Barnett for the vacant BAMMA lightweight title. It was their second meeting. McKee was 22 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Barnett was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was coming off a win. McKee stopped Tim Barnett via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Rhys McKee KOs Jim Wallhead
On April 29, 2023 Rhys McKee defended his Cage Warriors welterweight title against Jim Wallhead. McKee was 27 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Wallhead was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was on a 2-fight winning streak. McKee stopped Jim Wallhead via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Rhys McKee KOs Justin Burlinson
On June 25, 2022 Rhys McKee fought Justin Burlinson for the vacant Cage Warriors welterweight title. McKee was 26 years old with a record of 11-4-1, and Burlinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was coming off a win. McKee stopped Justin Burlinson via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Rhys McKee loses to Chidi Njokuani via split decision
On March 30, 2024 Rhys McKee faced Chidi Njokuani in a welterweight bout. McKee was 28 years old with a record of 13-5-1, and Njokuani was 35 with a record of 22-10. McKee was coming off a loss and Njokuani was on a 3-fight losing streak. McKee lost via split decision. Went the distance with Njokuani.
5. Rhys McKee loses to Alex Morono via unanimous decision
On November 14, 2020 Rhys McKee faced Alex Morono in a welterweight bout. McKee was 25 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Morono was 30 with a record of 17-6. Both McKee and Morono were coming off a loss. McKee lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Morono.
6. Rhys McKee KOs Daniel Frunza
On April 5, 2025 Rhys McKee faced Daniel Frunza in a welterweight bout. McKee was 29 years old with a record of 13-6-1, and Frunza was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was on a 2-fight losing streak. McKee stopped Daniel Frunza via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Rhys McKee KOs Håkon Foss
On November 9, 2019 Rhys McKee faced Håkon Foss in a welterweight bout. McKee was 24 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Foss was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was on a 2-fight winning streak. McKee stopped Håkon Foss via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rhys McKee KOs Jefferson George
On December 8, 2018 Rhys McKee faced Jefferson George in a lightweight bout. McKee was 23 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and George was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was coming off a loss. McKee stopped Jefferson George via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Rhys McKee submits Kams Ekpo
On December 15, 2017 Rhys McKee faced Kams Ekpo in a lightweight bout. McKee was 22 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Ekpo was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee submitted Kams Ekpo via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Rhys McKee KOs Tommy McCafferty in 58 seconds
On September 10, 2016 Rhys McKee faced Tommy McCafferty in a lightweight bout. McKee was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and McCafferty was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKee was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. McKee stopped Tommy McCafferty via TKO in the 1st round.