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Age 33
Height 5' 10"
Reach 74.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 30
Height 6' 2"
Reach 78.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Ange Loosa
5.46 SLpM
46.0% Str. Acc.
6.59 SApM
52.0% Str. Def.
2.53 TD Avg
39.0% TD Acc.
83.0% TD Def.
0.2 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Rhys McKee
4.71 SLpM
40.0% Str. Acc.
7.15 SApM
47.0% Str. Def.
0.0 TD Avg
0.0% TD Acc.
47.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Ange Loosa
Moneyline
Caesars -130
KO/TKO
BetWay +300
Submission
BetRivers +1150
Decision
BetRivers +215
Rhys McKee
Moneyline
BetMGM +155
KO/TKO
FanDuel +470
Submission
FanDuel +1200
Decision
BetMGM +450
Ange Loosa - Fight History
LOSS vs Philip Rowe
KO R3 4:03 · UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley · Jun 14, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Philip Rowe 1 85 of 166 51% 103 of 187 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Ange Loosa 1 65 of 106 61% 130 of 180 3 of 7 42% 0 0 6:13
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Philip Rowe 0 2 of 3 66% 8 of 10 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ange Loosa 0 15 of 23 65% 58 of 73 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:58
2 Philip Rowe 0 34 of 85 40% 46 of 99 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ange Loosa 1 43 of 70 61% 65 of 94 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:15
3 Philip Rowe 1 49 of 78 62% 49 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Ange Loosa 0 7 of 13 53% 7 of 13 2 of 2 100% 0 0 1:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Philip Rowe 85 of 166 51% 73 of 149 9 of 12 3 of 5 71 of 146 14 of 19 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 65 of 106 61% 32 of 69 13 of 16 20 of 21 47 of 84 10 of 12 8 of 10
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Philip Rowe 2 of 3 66% 1 of 1 0 of 0 1 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 15 of 23 65% 9 of 15 1 of 3 5 of 5 8 of 15 0 of 0 7 of 8
2 Philip Rowe 34 of 85 40% 29 of 77 4 of 6 1 of 2 31 of 81 3 of 4 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 43 of 70 61% 20 of 47 11 of 11 12 of 12 32 of 56 10 of 12 1 of 2
3 Philip Rowe 49 of 78 62% 43 of 71 5 of 6 1 of 1 38 of 62 11 of 15 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 7 of 13 53% 3 of 7 1 of 2 3 of 4 7 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jun 8, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Angelo leans Ange Loosa because he expects him to be busier and out-volume Rowe. He notes that Rowe can be hesitant and flat, as seen in his last fight. He thinks Loosa can sneak out a close decision.

If we get the odds and an is an underdog, I might make little look something happen here
"I expect An to be busier and I think he's going to sneak out a close decision."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 10, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Big Brady picks Ange Loosa, noting that Philip Rowe tends to start slow and come back late, but Loosa is durable and has never been knocked out. He believes Loosa's toughness and cardio will allow him to win a decision, as Rowe's best wins have aged poorly. He also mentions Loosa can mix in takedowns.

"I'm gonna take And Luca to win this fight and win this fight by decision."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Loosa's power punching, strength, and physicality will keep Rowe against the cage or drag him to the ground, neutralizing Rowe's distance striking. Loosa will grind out a decision win.

"I'm really liking Losa in this spot as I think he can mix his power punching style with his strength and physicality..."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 13, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Philip Rowe

The Guru picks Philip Rowe to finish Ange Loosa, citing Loosa's tendency to be 'manipulatable' and cover up with his back against the cage. He notes Rowe's ability to work opponents up against the cage, as seen against Niko Price. He expects a finish, possibly by D'Arce choke, and mentions a prop bet on Loosa landing under 69.5 significant strikes.

Ange Loosa under 69.5 significant strikes
"I'm going to go with Philip Bro getting a finish over Luca. Um Lucer, here's the problem I have with him. I think he's a very well-trained fighter and um he's got everything, but it's just the guy just seems …"
LOSS vs Gabriel Bonfim
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez · Jul 13, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Gabriel Bonfim 0 101 of 225 44% 106 of 232 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:10
Ange Loosa 0 52 of 153 33% 60 of 166 4 of 13 30% 0 0 2:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Gabriel Bonfim 0 23 of 50 46% 27 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Ange Loosa 0 15 of 33 45% 23 of 45 3 of 9 33% 0 0 2:07
2 Gabriel Bonfim 0 35 of 87 40% 36 of 88 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:05
Ange Loosa 0 21 of 73 28% 21 of 74 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:12
3 Gabriel Bonfim 0 43 of 88 48% 43 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ange Loosa 0 16 of 47 34% 16 of 47 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:16
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Gabriel Bonfim 101 of 225 44% 64 of 182 32 of 38 5 of 5 85 of 204 16 of 20 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 52 of 153 33% 37 of 125 7 of 19 8 of 9 45 of 144 2 of 2 5 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Gabriel Bonfim 23 of 50 46% 11 of 37 11 of 12 1 of 1 13 of 38 10 of 11 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 15 of 33 45% 10 of 25 3 of 6 2 of 2 9 of 25 1 of 1 5 of 7
2 Gabriel Bonfim 35 of 87 40% 20 of 68 13 of 17 2 of 2 31 of 80 4 of 7 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 21 of 73 28% 18 of 64 0 of 6 3 of 3 20 of 72 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Gabriel Bonfim 43 of 88 48% 33 of 77 8 of 9 2 of 2 41 of 86 2 of 2 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 16 of 47 34% 9 of 36 4 of 7 3 of 4 16 of 47 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Bonfim (-340), Loosa (+270)

Round 1
In November 2023, hyper-aggressive Brazilian welterweight Bonfim (15-1, 2-1 UFC) suffered his first career defeat, after starting things off with 15 straight stoppages. To bounce back from that loss, he will be matched against “The Last Ninja” Loosa (10-3, 1 NC; 2-1, 1 NC UFC), whose most recent appearance concluded due to an eye poke. Both men want to wash the bad taste out of their mouths, and only one will do so as referee Dan Miragliotta watches on. Hands are swiftly clapped, and they begin to trade leg kicks immediately. Loosa wings a right hand and drops down in pursuit of a single, where he pushes the Brazilian against the wall. Loosa lifts Bonfim off his feet and drops him down to a knee, and Bonfim easily stands back up. Loosa presses tightly against his foe before tossing him to the floor, and once more Bonfim is back on his feet in a second. Loosa keeps the clinch tight, and Bonfim turns him around and tries to separate. Bonfim drives three knees to the body, and Loosa backs away and is surprised by the damaging blows. Bonfim stumbles him with a clean right hand, and Loosa hits the floor and jumps up to grab hold of Bonfim and elevate him before depositing him gingerly to the canvas. Bonfim crawls to his knees towards the cage, and he wall-walks and tugs on the chain links to stand. Loosa wrenches him back down and knees him in the thigh a few times, and Bonfim answers with a back elbow or two before getting dumped down again. Loosa bops his man with several right hands until Bonfim powers back upright, and they split up to return to kickboxing range. They jab at one another, with Loosa finding his home with a few. Bonfim stops a takedown and knees his foe in the body, and he parries a jab and a right hand. They both flick jabs at one another, and Bonfim splits the guard with a one-two. Bonfim loops a left around the gloves, and he stuffs another takedown and knees Loosa in the face to break out of the tie-up. They flail at one another with awkward punches, and Loosa kicks him in the lead leg. Bonfim jabs, stops a takedown and jumps guard for a guillotine. Loosa stands up straight to not let the choke even come close, and Bonfim walks him down and busts him in the chops with a series of punches. Loosa jabs him back as the round concludes.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim

Round 2
Loosa races out of his corner to throw down, and he backs away when Bonfim is loaded for bear. Bonfim prods out several teep kicks to the body, using the leg strikes to keep Loosa away until Loosa sprints and hits an easy takedown. Bonfim climbs back up and knees Loosa as if to say thanks, and they both target the body with punches before breaking apart. Bonfim swipes a left hook at the liver, and Loosa loops a left over the top in response. Their jabs reach one another, and Bonfim splits the guard with an uppercut. Loosa takes note of this and does the same, leading Bonfim to get hold of a brief Thai plum to knee Loosa in the face once before splitting. Bonfim lands a body kick after dealing with jabs, investing in several body shots including another knee. Bonfim sneaks up an uppercut and a knee up the middle, and he clubs the fighter from DRC with a left and a hard right. Loosa stumbles to the side and eats another right hand, and he clips Bonfim with a counter left. Bonfim blasts the body with a kick, and he measures an uppercut to land in the same place. Loosa ducks down into an uppercut and shrugs it off, and he trades jabs with his opponent. Bonfim goes for another uppercut to the midsection and follows it with a knee, and Bonfim’s knees consistently find their target either to the body or chin. Bonfim lands another uppercut and gets his head snapped back with a jab, and the two men continue jabbing towards one another. Bonfim scores a left hook and lets Loosa duck down so he can time a second when Loosa lifts his head back up. Bonfim peppers his man with rangy shots while staying out of range of most of the responses, ripping a right hand over the top and shoots in for a double with seconds to spare. Loosa hits his seat, and the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim

Round 3
The fighters double touch gloves to commence the final round, and strikes are not far behind. Loosa picks and pokes with punches, while Bonfim puts more behind his own. Loosa kicks the lead leg and eats a one-two down the pipe. Bonfim disrupts the offense of his foe with a few jabs, and another one-two from the Brazilian lands flush. Loosa steels himself and nails Bonfim in the jaw with a right hand, and “Marretinha” absorbs it without flinching. The fighters continue working their jabs, and Bonfim gets into a rhythm of jabs and twos, getting off several in rapid succession while Loosa tries to find answers. Bonfim scores a solid uppercut and two knees to follow, and Loosa’s chin is iron while his body is as well. Bonfim stays active throwing punches, and Loosa’s offense dwindles. Bonfim jabs twice, pushes off the forehead and lands a hard cross. The fighter from the Democratic Republic of Congo shoots for a desperate takedown, driving Bonfim back to the cage but ultimately not completing it. Bonfim stays on his feet and pushes Loosa away to dings him with several right hands. Bonfim kicks Loosa upside the head, and Loosa stays cool and even takes a knee on the chin to follow without budging. Bonfim tees off on his opponent that is hardly offering much offense back, allowing him to string multiple strikes together rapidly without fear of reprisal. Loosa closes the distance and bullies Bonfim to the wall, and Bonfim wants nothing to do with the clinch and pops Loosa with numerous jabs. Bonfim smacks Loosa with several more right hands, stuffs a takedown and jumps guard for a final guillotine choke. Loosa lets the Brazilian slide off him like water off a duck’s back, and time elapses to send Bonfim to the scorecards for the first time in his career.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim (30-27 Bonfim)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim (30-27 Bonfim)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bonfim (30-27 Bonfim)

The Official Result
Gabriel Bonfim def. Ange Loosa via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jul 7, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Gabriel Bonfim

Angelo picks Gabriel Bonfim but expresses strong reservations. He notes that Bonfim is the biggest favorite on the card despite gassing out in his last fight at elevation against a durable opponent. He acknowledges Bonfim's superior skills but questions his cardio and the elevation factor. Angelo suggests that the loss to Nicholas Dalby might have prompted adjustments, but he is not confident enough to include Bonfim in a parlay.

Gabriel Bonfim is not in the safety parlay; advises caution due to cardio concerns.
"I think Gabriel Bon wins I'm going to pick him to win because he's the better fighter he's the more dangerous fighter"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Jul 10, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Gabriel Bonfim

Cody picks Bonfim despite his cardio issues, believing Bonfim's power and submission threat will finish Loosa early. He notes Loosa quit in his last fight and that Bonfim has a striking and grappling advantage. He suggests live betting Loosa if Bonfim gasses.

Bonfim by submission (implied)
"I'm the idiot that's still going to pick it so that is my pick."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jul 10, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Gabriel Bonfim

Daniel Vreeland picks Gabriel Bonfim to submit Ange Loosa. He believes Bonfim's front chokes are elite and that Loosa's cardio is also questionable. He notes that Bonfim's loss to Dober was due to Dober's veteran grit and that Bonfim has had time to learn from it. He expects Bonfim to get back to his finishing ways.

submission
"I think Gabrielle Bonine comes out here and submits this guy so I'm gonna go Gabrielle Bon to uh to win."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 12, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Gabriel Bonfim

Gabriel Bonfim is more aggressive and should deal with Loosa's power, then take the fight to the grappling realm where his submission game is high level. Both have cardio issues, but Bonfim will hurt Loosa and find a submission in the first or second round.

"I do think we see bom fan eventually hurt Luca and eventually find that submission getting the tap in the first or second round"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 10, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Paul picks Loosa as a live dog, citing Bonfim's poor cardio and altitude. He thinks Loosa can survive the first round and take over as Bonfim fades. He notes Loosa's training at Kill Cliff FC and his Swiss striking background, but acknowledges Loosa quit in his last fight.

Loosa round 3 (implied)
"I think Luca is going to be the pick but yeah this is like a fight to keep your eye on in the live markets."
NC vs Bryan Battle
NC R2 1:00 · UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura · Mar 16, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Bryan Battle 0 27 of 75 36% 28 of 78 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:33
Ange Loosa 0 23 of 54 42% 26 of 58 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Bryan Battle 0 23 of 63 36% 24 of 66 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:33
Ange Loosa 0 17 of 44 38% 20 of 48 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Bryan Battle 0 4 of 12 33% 4 of 12 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ange Loosa 0 6 of 10 60% 6 of 10 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Bryan Battle 27 of 75 36% 16 of 56 10 of 18 1 of 1 24 of 69 3 of 5 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 23 of 54 42% 6 of 34 8 of 9 9 of 11 22 of 53 1 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Bryan Battle 23 of 63 36% 12 of 45 10 of 17 1 of 1 20 of 57 3 of 5 0 of 1
Ange Loosa 17 of 44 38% 4 of 29 6 of 6 7 of 9 16 of 43 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Bryan Battle 4 of 12 33% 4 of 11 0 of 1 0 of 0 4 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 6 of 10 60% 2 of 5 2 of 3 2 of 2 6 of 10 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 11, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Bryan Battle

Angelo is a big fan of Battle, noting his incredible improvement every fight. He worries that Battle needs to be the better wrestler and may not be able to take Loosa down, and he doesn't see Battle winning a striking match. However, he has blind faith in Battle's rapid improvement and thinks the latest version of Battle, with added improvements, will win. He is monitoring the line before betting.

monitoring line movement
"I think the last version of Brian battle with the Improvement since then wins this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Big Brady picks Ange Loosa to win by decision as an upset. He thinks Loosa's wrestling and takedown defense will be key, as Battle has poor takedown defense. He expects a close, competitive fight but favors Loosa's ability to mix in takedowns.

by decision
"I'm going to go with aneli here to pull off the upset... by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Cody sides with the underdog Ange Loosa, citing Bryan Battle's suspect takedown defense (45% overall) and Loosa's improved wrestling. He notes Battle is a good counter puncher but lacks physical strength and has been taken down by lesser wrestlers. Loosa has shown volume striking and takedowns in recent fights, which should sway rounds. He sees this as close to 50/50 and likes the plus money.

"I got to side with the ever so slight underdog on Loosa... it's the takedowns mixed in should secure them."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bryan Battle

Lucrative James believes Bryan Battle is the much better fighter overall. He notes that Ange Loosa is durable but lacks technique and grappling strength, and that Battle can scramble if taken down. He sees Battle winning via finish, possibly by submission or head kick, and mentions that Loosa's path to victory is limited to a knockout or three rounds of grappling, which he doubts Loosa has the gas tank for.

Battle by submission in round 2
"I think battle's a good fighter... I actually like battle in this spot."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Mar 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Ange Loosa

The host admits this is the fight he is least confident in picking. He sides with Loosa's explosive power striking and notes that Battle hasn't utilized the style that made him successful at 185 lbs, possibly due to the weight cut to 170. He expects Loosa to be on the front foot, using power punches to keep Battle defensive, and even try grappling where he can hold Battle down. He acknowledges Battle's submission threats but believes Loosa wins on the scorecards.

"I have to side with the explosive power striking style of Anala"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Paul agrees with Cody, noting Battle's low volume and poor takedown defense. He points out that Loosa has durability and the plus 155 line offers value, as he sees the fight closer to 50/50. He mentions Loosa by decision at +275 as an interesting prop.

Loosa by decision (+275)
"I'll join you in Loosa... you're giving me plus 155 I think there's probably a close to 10% edge on taking that."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bryan Battle

The Guru picks Bryan Battle, noting his size, power, and grappling. He criticizes Loosa for getting hurt easily and nearly finished in fights. He believes Battle is a level above and will either TKO or outpoint Loosa. He mentions Battle's recent grappling performances against AJ Fletcher.

"I think Brian barbarena is just that next level above younger way taller got the reach Advantage big strong dude for welterweight I think he mugs onoa and I think he catches him on the chin."
WIN vs Rhys McKee
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac · Sep 02, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ange Loosa 0 98 of 182 53% 124 of 220 6 of 10 60% 0 0 6:07
Rhys McKee 0 77 of 183 42% 90 of 198 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ange Loosa 0 32 of 71 45% 34 of 74 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:56
Rhys McKee 0 29 of 78 37% 30 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
2 Ange Loosa 0 54 of 82 65% 66 of 102 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:44
Rhys McKee 0 16 of 38 42% 17 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Ange Loosa 0 12 of 29 41% 24 of 44 2 of 5 40% 0 0 2:27
Rhys McKee 0 32 of 67 47% 43 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ange Loosa 98 of 182 53% 71 of 144 19 of 29 8 of 9 45 of 103 32 of 51 21 of 28
Rhys McKee 77 of 183 42% 48 of 145 19 of 25 10 of 13 70 of 172 5 of 8 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ange Loosa 32 of 71 45% 15 of 46 12 of 20 5 of 5 23 of 55 7 of 13 2 of 3
Rhys McKee 29 of 78 37% 14 of 58 9 of 11 6 of 9 29 of 78 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Ange Loosa 54 of 82 65% 46 of 71 6 of 8 2 of 3 13 of 26 25 of 36 16 of 20
Rhys McKee 16 of 38 42% 9 of 30 4 of 5 3 of 3 16 of 38 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Ange Loosa 12 of 29 41% 10 of 27 1 of 1 1 of 1 9 of 22 0 of 2 3 of 5
Rhys McKee 32 of 67 47% 25 of 57 6 of 9 1 of 1 25 of 56 5 of 8 2 of 3
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (7 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Angelo picks Ange Loosa confidently, citing his durability, speed, power, and wrestling. He notes Rhys McKee has technical striking but poor wrestling defense, and after seeing Loosa out-wrestle AJ Fletcher, he's confident Loosa can do the same here. He mentions a parlay with Loosa at +135.

parlay with Ange Loosa at +135
"this has to be an andalusa pick... I'm confident that he can do the same here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Big Brady leans toward Loosa, citing his durability (never finished) and ability to dictate where the fight goes. He notes McKee's poor takedown defense and hittability, but acknowledges McKee's toughness and power. He expects a close fight with Loosa winning a decision, possibly using takedowns.

"I slightly lean onjalusa here for a couple reasons... I'm going to take angelusa to win this fight by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Cody picks Loosa, citing his well-rounded game, training at Kill Cliff FC, and ability to mix takedowns. He notes McKee's takedown defense is exploitable, as shown by Alex Morono taking him down three times. Loosa has nasty leg kicks and good durability. Cody expects Loosa to win by decision, using leg kicks and takedowns to control the fight.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"Angelus onto Loose by by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Daniel Levi picks Ange Loosa, noting that Loosa showed improved volume in his last fight against AJ Fletcher and has power in his hands. He acknowledges that Loosa can slow down and that McKee is durable and could take over late. Levi is concerned about Loosa's cardio but believes he has more paths to victory, including mixing in takedowns. He calls it a well-matched fight and leans Loosa but is not confident enough to bet heavily.

Loosa by knockout or decision
"my pick is loosa but I'm I'm starting to think it might be a dog or pass situation"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

I like McKee at plus money. Loosa is explosive early but fades in the second and third rounds. McKee is a volume striker who gets stronger as fights go on. If McKee can survive the early onslaught, he should pull away late. I also like McKee round three as a prop. Loosa has struggled against technically better strikers, and McKee fits that description.

McKee round three
"plus 145 plus 150 on a guy like Mickey I think it's a damn good spot especially against the guy who so I'm still not completely sold on so give me the key uh round three as well"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Paul agrees with Loosa, noting McKee's wrestling is exploitable. He mentions Loosa's win over AJ Fletcher showed his wrestling advantage. Paul trusts Loosa to get the job done, though he notes McKee has a reach advantage. He adds Loosa over 1.5 takedowns to his prize picks card.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"I trust angelusa to get the job done here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 29, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

The MMA Guru picks Rhys McKee, comparing him stylistically to Munir Lazes, who outworked Ange Loosa at range. He notes Loosa's lack of power and short reach, while McKee is taller with a longer reach and better straight punches. He expects McKee to outpoint Loosa in a close 29-28 decision, possibly with a sting advantage.

"I'm going to go over Rhys McKee 29-28 close decision outlands angelusa and maybe has a bit of a sting advantage in his shots as well"
WIN vs AJ Fletcher
DEC R3 5:00 · UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 · Aug 20, 2022
LOSS vs Mounir Lazzez
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 · Apr 16, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mounir Lazzez 0 141 of 260 54% 141 of 260 0 of 2 0% 0 0 1:02
Ange Loosa 0 88 of 213 41% 91 of 216 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:08
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mounir Lazzez 0 29 of 53 54% 29 of 53 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:39
Ange Loosa 0 14 of 40 35% 16 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:08
2 Mounir Lazzez 0 44 of 87 50% 44 of 87 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:23
Ange Loosa 0 26 of 74 35% 27 of 75 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Mounir Lazzez 0 68 of 120 56% 68 of 120 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ange Loosa 0 48 of 99 48% 48 of 99 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mounir Lazzez 141 of 260 54% 98 of 208 23 of 31 20 of 21 138 of 255 3 of 5 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 88 of 213 41% 34 of 141 14 of 24 40 of 48 88 of 213 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mounir Lazzez 29 of 53 54% 14 of 36 8 of 10 7 of 7 29 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 14 of 40 35% 1 of 22 2 of 4 11 of 14 14 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Mounir Lazzez 44 of 87 50% 33 of 72 5 of 8 6 of 7 41 of 82 3 of 5 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 26 of 74 35% 12 of 56 2 of 4 12 of 14 26 of 74 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Mounir Lazzez 68 of 120 56% 51 of 100 10 of 13 7 of 7 68 of 120 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ange Loosa 48 of 99 48% 21 of 63 10 of 16 17 of 20 48 of 99 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 10, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Mounir Lazzez

Angelo picks Mounir Lazzez (referred to as Zaleski), citing his experience, cardio, power, and unorthodox striking. He notes that Lazzez has a capoeira background with spinning techniques and real power. He acknowledges that Ange Loosa is a very good striker with takedowns and is a live underdog, but believes Lazzez's experience gives him the edge.

"i think that experience coupled with his cardio power and unorthodox striking give him the edge here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Apr 12, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Cody leans towards Loosa, citing his recent fight and durability. He thinks Loosa's striking and wrestling are serviceable, and that Lazzez may have ring rust. He sets a hypothetical line of Loosa -135.

"if i had to set the line i would say angelusa minus 135"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Apr 14, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Mounir Lazzez

Daniel Levi leans Mounir Lazzez, believing he is the more talented fighter with higher upside, but questions his mental state after a crushing loss to Warlley Alves where he cracked under pressure. He notes Lazzez's impressive debut against Razak Alhassan (194 strikes attempted, 4/4 takedowns) but worries if he has recovered mentally. Loosa is a physical wrestler who could grind out a decision if Lazzez is broken. Levi is encouraged that Lazzez moved to Vegas and trains with Sean Strickland and other tough guys, suggesting he is still committed.

Mentions Lazzez's takedown defense and Loosa's grinding style
"I'm gonna go with munir lazez to get this one down."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Apr 12, 2022 (4 days before fight)

Paul does not make a clear pick, noting the fight was just announced and he hasn't done tape on Loosa. He leans towards Loosa but is uncertain.

"i'm leaning towards angelusa i think i'll just lose so we'll be a little bit cleaner with the striking technique"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 11, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

The MMA Guru picks Ange Loosa (referred to as Zaleski dos Santos), citing his experience and technical striking. He notes Loosa's win over Muslim Salikhov and competitive fight with Benoît Saint-Denis. He expects a 29-28 or 30-27 decision win.

unanimous decision 29-28 or 30-27
"alessio zaleski dos santos gets the decision win no upset there in my opinion"
Rhys McKee - Fight History
LOSS vs Axel Sola
KO R3 2:02 · UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho · Sep 06, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Rhys McKee 1 45 of 105 42% 52 of 114 1 of 4 25% 0 0 3:05
Axel Sola 0 33 of 135 24% 48 of 156 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Rhys McKee 0 9 of 25 36% 13 of 29 1 of 3 33% 0 0 2:11
Axel Sola 0 6 of 39 15% 15 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Rhys McKee 0 18 of 49 36% 19 of 52 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:51
Axel Sola 0 16 of 59 27% 20 of 64 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Rhys McKee 1 18 of 31 58% 20 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Axel Sola 0 11 of 37 29% 13 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Rhys McKee 45 of 105 42% 40 of 94 5 of 11 0 of 0 36 of 94 5 of 7 4 of 4
Axel Sola 33 of 135 24% 27 of 128 6 of 7 0 of 0 23 of 116 10 of 19 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Rhys McKee 9 of 25 36% 9 of 22 0 of 3 0 of 0 8 of 24 1 of 1 0 of 0
Axel Sola 6 of 39 15% 6 of 38 0 of 1 0 of 0 5 of 35 1 of 4 0 of 0
2 Rhys McKee 18 of 49 36% 16 of 46 2 of 3 0 of 0 15 of 44 3 of 5 0 of 0
Axel Sola 16 of 59 27% 10 of 53 6 of 6 0 of 0 10 of 50 6 of 9 0 of 0
3 Rhys McKee 18 of 31 58% 15 of 26 3 of 5 0 of 0 13 of 26 1 of 1 4 of 4
Axel Sola 11 of 37 29% 11 of 37 0 of 0 0 of 0 8 of 31 3 of 6 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Angelo leans towards Rhys McKee as an underdog, noting his experience against good fighters and his length. He acknowledges Axel Sola's speed and power but questions his level of competition. He also factors in Sola stepping up on short notice and potential octagon jitters. He expects the line to tighten and possibly flip.

"I'm going to lean Reese McKe here and we'll see how good the Jonas Brother is."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Big Brady picks Rhys McKee despite his poor striking defense, citing his toughness and durability. He notes Sola is moving up in weight and is hittable. He believes McKee's size and doggedness will carry him to a decision win, his first decision victory in 21 fights.

McKee by decision
"I'm going to take Reese McKe to win his very first decision. 21 fights for Reese McKe. Zero decision wins. I kind of think that changes here."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Axel Sola

Connor picks Sola to keep it interesting, noting that Sola has a fighter's mentality and can be more aggressive when needed. He thinks Sola's physicality is at least as good as Alex Morono, who easily handled McKee. However, he admits that Sola often has a feeling-out period and may let McKee into the fight.

"I'll take Sola just to keep it interesting."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Axel Sola

The host acknowledges McKee's volume approach but believes Sola has a better jab and overall MMA game. He expects Sola to take the fight to the ground and find opportune moments to control and damage McKee en route to a decision victory.

"I think Solah has a better jab and overall MMA game, which will include him taking this fight to the ground and finding opportune moments to control and damage McKe on route to a decision victory."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

The Guru picks Rhys McKee, believing Axel Sola's regional fights showed vulnerabilities against crafty veterans. He argues McKee is superior at range and in distance management, and Sola won't be able to impose his ground game. He predicts a 29-28 decision for McKee, with McKee winning rounds one and three or two and three.

"I'm going to go with Reese McKe in this fight."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Zane picks McKee, taking a chance on the veteran. He notes that Sola tends to start slow and get pushed around, and that McKee's momentum-building style could take over if he survives the early rounds. He acknowledges that McKee is physically underwhelming and often loses at the UFC level, but believes Sola may not be aggressive enough to put him away.

"I think I'm going to take the chance on Reese McKee. It seems like a, it shouldn't, you know, I expect Sola will be a favorite and it, Reese McKee struggles at this level are something that I don't ever …"
WIN vs Daniel Frunza
TKO (doctor stoppage) R1 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy · Apr 05, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Rhys McKee 3 43 of 111 38% 59 of 133 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:10
Daniel Frunza 0 43 of 117 36% 50 of 124 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Rhys McKee 3 43 of 111 38% 59 of 133 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:10
Daniel Frunza 0 43 of 117 36% 50 of 124 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Rhys McKee 43 of 111 38% 33 of 99 6 of 8 4 of 4 38 of 101 3 of 8 2 of 2
Daniel Frunza 43 of 117 36% 31 of 98 3 of 9 9 of 10 37 of 107 6 of 10 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Rhys McKee 43 of 111 38% 33 of 99 6 of 8 4 of 4 38 of 101 3 of 8 2 of 2
Daniel Frunza 43 of 117 36% 31 of 98 3 of 9 9 of 10 37 of 107 6 of 10 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Mar 30, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Daniel Frunza

Angelo notes that Rhys McKee has a chin and can be boring, which is an asset against a dangerous striker like Frunza, but he believes Vegas judges prioritize damage over control time. He thinks Frunza's pressure and power will earn him a decision if it goes the distance, as McKee won't do enough damage. Angelo leans Frunza but acknowledges McKee is a live dog and won't bet on a UFC debutant.

"I'm going to lean Daniel here but I do think Reese is a live dog and I'm not betting on a UFC debut."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 1, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Daniel Frunza

Big Brady picks Daniel Frunza but expresses low interest in betting. He notes Rhys McKee is extremely hitable with poor striking defense, while Frunza has good cardio and will land consistently. He expects Frunza to win by decision, as McKee is tough enough to survive.

"I'm going to go with Daniel frunza to win by decision"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Apr 3, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

McKee's minute-winning abilities are favored as he can touch up Frunza from distance and avoid major shots coming back. He is expected to win by decision.

decision
"I have to lean with the minute winning abilities of mck as you'll be able to touch up Franza from distance hopefully avoid major uh much of the big shots coming back his way from Franza and then go on …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Apr 3, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

The Guru picks Rhys McKee as an underdog, noting his decent scrambles and takedown defense at 170. He believes McKee can weather an early grappling storm and win on the feet as the fight goes on. He mentions McKee's split decision loss to Chidina Juani and his improved grappling, and thinks Frunza's finishing ability won't be enough to put McKee away early.

Rhys McKee by decision or third-round finish
"I'm going to say Reese McKe is going to be able to sort of weather a bit of a grappling heavy storm and then win this fight as it goes on on the feet."
LOSS vs Chidi Njokuani
Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot · Mar 30, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chidi Njokuani 0 64 of 98 65% 96 of 139 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:53
Rhys McKee 0 30 of 93 32% 40 of 105 0 of 7 0% 0 0 6:41
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chidi Njokuani 0 23 of 34 67% 29 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Rhys McKee 0 16 of 43 37% 17 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:17
2 Chidi Njokuani 0 15 of 21 71% 37 of 48 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:32
Rhys McKee 0 9 of 21 42% 11 of 25 0 of 3 0% 0 0 2:37
3 Chidi Njokuani 0 26 of 43 60% 30 of 47 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:21
Rhys McKee 0 5 of 29 17% 12 of 36 0 of 4 0% 0 0 1:47
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chidi Njokuani 64 of 98 65% 17 of 40 18 of 25 29 of 33 46 of 75 18 of 23 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 30 of 93 32% 21 of 80 5 of 8 4 of 5 28 of 90 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chidi Njokuani 23 of 34 67% 1 of 7 5 of 7 17 of 20 19 of 29 4 of 5 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 16 of 43 37% 12 of 37 0 of 2 4 of 4 15 of 42 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Chidi Njokuani 15 of 21 71% 5 of 6 4 of 8 6 of 7 9 of 13 6 of 8 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 9 of 21 42% 5 of 17 4 of 4 0 of 0 8 of 20 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Chidi Njokuani 26 of 43 60% 11 of 27 9 of 10 6 of 6 18 of 33 8 of 10 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 5 of 29 17% 4 of 26 1 of 2 0 of 1 5 of 28 0 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 24, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Chidi Njokuani

Angelo is confident Chidi Njokuani will win, citing his speed, power, and reach advantage. He dismisses Rhys McKee as one-dimensional ('tall'). He worries about Njokuani's three-fight losing streak and tendency to get caught after dominating, but believes he should win.

"chei should be the better Striker he should be faster he should hit harder he's longer and he can work in takedowns if he wants to"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 25, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Chidi Njokuani

Big Brady picks Chidi Njokuani to win by first-round knockout. He notes Njokuani is a dangerous striker with power, while McKee is very hitable with poor striking defense. Brady expects Njokuani to land heavy shots early and finish McKee, though he mentions McKee's toughness and ability to survive. He also suggests a live bet on McKee if he survives the first round.

live bet on McKee if he survives first round
"I kind of see cheaty knocking him out in the first round I think this is a great live bet spot if ree mck is able to somehow survive these first five minutes live bet him"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 28, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Cody is fading Njokuani due to his weight cut to 170, age, and cardio issues. He believes McKee's volume, durability, and pressure will overwhelm Njokuani, especially if the fight goes past the first round. He sees McKee as a live dog and even likes a round 3 TKO prop.

round 3 TKO +1400
"I think RZ mck is one of them round three for mcke it's plus 1400"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Mar 27, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Daniel Vreeland picks Rhys McKee, citing his durability and grit. He notes Njokuani is on a losing streak, moving down to welterweight for the first time in years, and has cardio and mental questions. He thinks McKee can absorb Njokuani's early offense and take over as the fight goes on, possibly by submission or late finish.

"Give me Rees mcke here uh grit and Guillotines baby the Irish way"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Mar 26, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Chidi Njokuani

Njokuani drops to welterweight at 35, which is a concern, but he has a reach advantage and slick Muay Thai. McKee relies on volume but has been hurt by power punchers. Njokuani's straight shots and speed could break McKee's chin. However, the weight cut is a question mark; final decision after weigh-ins. Prediction: Njokuani by knockout.

Njokuani by knockout
"I'm going to go anwani I'm going to switch my prediction from by decision to knockout"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 28, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

Paul agrees with Cody's concerns about Njokuani's weight cut and lack of wrestling. He notes McKee's ability to absorb damage and keep up volume, making him a solid underdog play. He also likes the round 3 prop.

round 3 TKO
"mcke round three I've done stupider things with a Sprinkle B than that"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 27, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Chidi Njokuani

The host picks Chidi Njokuani, despite wanting to pick Rhys McKee. He thinks Njokuani is more explosive and powerful, and that McKee may have flashbacks to fighting larger opponents like Khamzat Chimaev. He predicts Njokuani will win by KO in the first round.

KO in the first round
"I'm going to go chido Jani I think he's more explosive more powerful more finishing ability"
LOSS vs Ange Loosa
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac · Sep 02, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ange Loosa 0 98 of 182 53% 124 of 220 6 of 10 60% 0 0 6:07
Rhys McKee 0 77 of 183 42% 90 of 198 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ange Loosa 0 32 of 71 45% 34 of 74 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:56
Rhys McKee 0 29 of 78 37% 30 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
2 Ange Loosa 0 54 of 82 65% 66 of 102 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:44
Rhys McKee 0 16 of 38 42% 17 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Ange Loosa 0 12 of 29 41% 24 of 44 2 of 5 40% 0 0 2:27
Rhys McKee 0 32 of 67 47% 43 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ange Loosa 98 of 182 53% 71 of 144 19 of 29 8 of 9 45 of 103 32 of 51 21 of 28
Rhys McKee 77 of 183 42% 48 of 145 19 of 25 10 of 13 70 of 172 5 of 8 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ange Loosa 32 of 71 45% 15 of 46 12 of 20 5 of 5 23 of 55 7 of 13 2 of 3
Rhys McKee 29 of 78 37% 14 of 58 9 of 11 6 of 9 29 of 78 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Ange Loosa 54 of 82 65% 46 of 71 6 of 8 2 of 3 13 of 26 25 of 36 16 of 20
Rhys McKee 16 of 38 42% 9 of 30 4 of 5 3 of 3 16 of 38 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Ange Loosa 12 of 29 41% 10 of 27 1 of 1 1 of 1 9 of 22 0 of 2 3 of 5
Rhys McKee 32 of 67 47% 25 of 57 6 of 9 1 of 1 25 of 56 5 of 8 2 of 3
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (7 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Angelo picks Ange Loosa confidently, citing his durability, speed, power, and wrestling. He notes Rhys McKee has technical striking but poor wrestling defense, and after seeing Loosa out-wrestle AJ Fletcher, he's confident Loosa can do the same here. He mentions a parlay with Loosa at +135.

parlay with Ange Loosa at +135
"this has to be an andalusa pick... I'm confident that he can do the same here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Big Brady leans toward Loosa, citing his durability (never finished) and ability to dictate where the fight goes. He notes McKee's poor takedown defense and hittability, but acknowledges McKee's toughness and power. He expects a close fight with Loosa winning a decision, possibly using takedowns.

"I slightly lean onjalusa here for a couple reasons... I'm going to take angelusa to win this fight by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Cody picks Loosa, citing his well-rounded game, training at Kill Cliff FC, and ability to mix takedowns. He notes McKee's takedown defense is exploitable, as shown by Alex Morono taking him down three times. Loosa has nasty leg kicks and good durability. Cody expects Loosa to win by decision, using leg kicks and takedowns to control the fight.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"Angelus onto Loose by by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Daniel Levi picks Ange Loosa, noting that Loosa showed improved volume in his last fight against AJ Fletcher and has power in his hands. He acknowledges that Loosa can slow down and that McKee is durable and could take over late. Levi is concerned about Loosa's cardio but believes he has more paths to victory, including mixing in takedowns. He calls it a well-matched fight and leans Loosa but is not confident enough to bet heavily.

Loosa by knockout or decision
"my pick is loosa but I'm I'm starting to think it might be a dog or pass situation"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

I like McKee at plus money. Loosa is explosive early but fades in the second and third rounds. McKee is a volume striker who gets stronger as fights go on. If McKee can survive the early onslaught, he should pull away late. I also like McKee round three as a prop. Loosa has struggled against technically better strikers, and McKee fits that description.

McKee round three
"plus 145 plus 150 on a guy like Mickey I think it's a damn good spot especially against the guy who so I'm still not completely sold on so give me the key uh round three as well"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Paul agrees with Loosa, noting McKee's wrestling is exploitable. He mentions Loosa's win over AJ Fletcher showed his wrestling advantage. Paul trusts Loosa to get the job done, though he notes McKee has a reach advantage. He adds Loosa over 1.5 takedowns to his prize picks card.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"I trust angelusa to get the job done here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 29, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

The MMA Guru picks Rhys McKee, comparing him stylistically to Munir Lazes, who outworked Ange Loosa at range. He notes Loosa's lack of power and short reach, while McKee is taller with a longer reach and better straight punches. He expects McKee to outpoint Loosa in a close 29-28 decision, possibly with a sting advantage.

"I'm going to go over Rhys McKee 29-28 close decision outlands angelusa and maybe has a bit of a sting advantage in his shots as well"
LOSS vs Alex Morono
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos · Nov 14, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alex Morono 0 176 of 321 54% 208 of 360 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:34
Rhys McKee 0 124 of 230 53% 133 of 242 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:12
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alex Morono 0 61 of 110 55% 62 of 111 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:14
Rhys McKee 0 39 of 89 43% 39 of 91 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:12
2 Alex Morono 0 68 of 120 56% 72 of 126 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:05
Rhys McKee 0 51 of 81 62% 51 of 82 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Alex Morono 0 47 of 91 51% 74 of 123 2 of 2 100% 0 0 2:15
Rhys McKee 0 34 of 60 56% 43 of 69 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alex Morono 176 of 321 54% 146 of 286 21 of 26 9 of 9 145 of 280 22 of 29 9 of 12
Rhys McKee 124 of 230 53% 81 of 179 36 of 42 7 of 9 117 of 220 6 of 9 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alex Morono 61 of 110 55% 50 of 97 7 of 9 4 of 4 53 of 97 8 of 13 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 39 of 89 43% 24 of 71 13 of 15 2 of 3 36 of 84 3 of 5 0 of 0
2 Alex Morono 68 of 120 56% 56 of 107 8 of 9 4 of 4 60 of 111 8 of 9 0 of 0
Rhys McKee 51 of 81 62% 36 of 63 11 of 14 4 of 4 48 of 77 3 of 4 0 of 0
3 Alex Morono 47 of 91 51% 40 of 82 6 of 8 1 of 1 32 of 72 6 of 7 9 of 12
Rhys McKee 34 of 60 56% 21 of 45 12 of 13 1 of 2 33 of 59 0 of 0 1 of 1
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Nov 12, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Alex Morono

Big Brady picks Morono due to experience and being the better fighter, but he questions Morono's fight IQ and reluctance to use his BJJ. He is concerned about McKee's six-inch reach advantage and finishing ability. He expects a close decision and is not betting, but might look at the 'fight doesn't go to decision' prop.

fight doesn't go to decision prop mentioned as a possible look
"the pick's gonna be morono i'm going to pick him to win by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Nov 13, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Alex Morono

Daniel picks Morono, citing his experience and power advantage. He notes that McKee is hittable and has poor takedown defense, and that Morono is further along in his career. He thinks Morono will back McKee up, land overhands, and possibly finish late. He warns that Morono is a bit chinny but believes he is the better grappler and overall fighter.

"i'm going to roll with alex morano as well"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Alex Morono

The MMA Guru picks Alex Morono, calling it a no-brainer. He criticizes Rhys McKee's level of competition and close fights with lesser opponents, while noting Morono's wins over Max Griffin, Zak Ottow, and Khaos Williams. He expects Morono to pick McKee apart on the feet for three rounds and win a unanimous decision.

Unanimous decision; mentions Morono's win over Max Griffin and Khaos Williams
"I'm going with Alex Morono, it's a no-brainer in my opinion."
LOSS vs Khamzat Chimaev
TKO (punches) R1 3:09 · UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till · Jul 26, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Khamzat Chimaev 0 40 of 62 64% 68 of 98 1 of 2 50% 1 0 2:59
Rhys McKee 0 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Khamzat Chimaev 0 40 of 62 64% 68 of 98 1 of 2 50% 1 0 2:59
Rhys McKee 0 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Khamzat Chimaev 40 of 62 64% 40 of 62 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 0 40 of 61
Rhys McKee 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Khamzat Chimaev 40 of 62 64% 40 of 62 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 0 40 of 61
Rhys McKee 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Rhys McKee

Round 1
Opening the main card is the shockingly sudden return of relative newcomer Chimaev (7-0, 1-0 UFC), who made his dominating UFC debut just ten days ago. He will be squaring off at welterweight instead of middleweight for this bout, and will be greeting Cage Warriors prospect McKee (10-2-1, 0-0 UFC) on extremely short notice. Our referee for the first main card bout is Rich Mitchell, and there is a quick touch of gloves before these two get right to business. Chimaev walks forward and lifts McKee off the ground effortlessly, where he carries McKee to his own corner to hear advice. Chimaev gets on top and takes mount while landing a few punches, and McKee turns to his stomach while getting clubbed in the head. “Skeletor” twists and turns but he is trapped on the ground, and Chimaev pounds on him with crushing hammerfists. McKee turns and nearly gives up his back multiple times, only to get out of bad position before Chimaev grabs his neck. Chimaev snatches up that rear-naked choke he was hunting for, and it is tight. The newcomer from Northern Ireland manages to get free, so Chimaev opts to beat on him with punches and elbows as Mitchell takes a close look at the fight.
McKee is flattened out and turtles up while getting blasted with punches from on top. Chimaev pours on the punches, overwhelming McKee until Mitchell has seen enough.
It is not likely that McKee landed a single strike in that fight beyond the glove touch. With his dominant win, Chimaev is now 8-0 with eight finishes. To the camera, he announces that he will “smash everybody.” He means it.

The Official Result
Khamzat Chimaev def. Rhys McKee R1 3:09 via TKO (Punches)
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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 22, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Khamzat Chimaev

Big Brady is very confident in Chimaev, noting his dominance in his last fight and the massive size advantage. He says McKee is small for the weight class and has been taken down by low-level opponents. He predicts a first-round knockout via ground and pound. He advises against parlaying the moneyline but suggests using 'wins inside the distance' instead.

Chimaev wins inside the distance (minus 400); first round knockout ground and pound
"I think chemie is going to absolutely have his way with mckee here do whatever he wants to him"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 23, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Khamzat Chimaev

Daniel is confident in Chimaev, believing his takedown defense and overall game are too much for McKee. He notes Chimaev looked amazing in his debut but cautions that John Phillips is not a top test. He expects Chimaev to run through McKee and thinks the line is warranted.

"i do think the line is warranted in this spot"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lock picked Jul 23, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Khamzat Chimaev

Chimaev is a massive welterweight with incredible wrestling and ground-and-pound. McKee is a striker with poor takedown defense and no answers off his back. Chimaev will take him down immediately and finish within the first round via TKO or submission. The under 1.5 rounds is the play.

Under 1.5 rounds (-205), Chimaev inside distance (-410)
"easy win for hamza in my opinion i think he gets him down with relative ease"
Expert Picks (7)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (7 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Angelo picks Ange Loosa confidently, citing his durability, speed, power, and wrestling. He notes Rhys McKee has technical striking but poor wrestling defense, and after seeing Loosa out-wrestle AJ Fletcher, he's confident Loosa can do the same here. He mentions a parlay with Loosa at +135.

parlay with Ange Loosa at +135
"this has to be an andalusa pick... I'm confident that he can do the same here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Big Brady leans toward Loosa, citing his durability (never finished) and ability to dictate where the fight goes. He notes McKee's poor takedown defense and hittability, but acknowledges McKee's toughness and power. He expects a close fight with Loosa winning a decision, possibly using takedowns.

"I slightly lean onjalusa here for a couple reasons... I'm going to take angelusa to win this fight by decision"
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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Cody picks Loosa, citing his well-rounded game, training at Kill Cliff FC, and ability to mix takedowns. He notes McKee's takedown defense is exploitable, as shown by Alex Morono taking him down three times. Loosa has nasty leg kicks and good durability. Cody expects Loosa to win by decision, using leg kicks and takedowns to control the fight.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"Angelus onto Loose by by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Daniel Levi picks Ange Loosa, noting that Loosa showed improved volume in his last fight against AJ Fletcher and has power in his hands. He acknowledges that Loosa can slow down and that McKee is durable and could take over late. Levi is concerned about Loosa's cardio but believes he has more paths to victory, including mixing in takedowns. He calls it a well-matched fight and leans Loosa but is not confident enough to bet heavily.

Loosa by knockout or decision
"my pick is loosa but I'm I'm starting to think it might be a dog or pass situation"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

I like McKee at plus money. Loosa is explosive early but fades in the second and third rounds. McKee is a volume striker who gets stronger as fights go on. If McKee can survive the early onslaught, he should pull away late. I also like McKee round three as a prop. Loosa has struggled against technically better strikers, and McKee fits that description.

McKee round three
"plus 145 plus 150 on a guy like Mickey I think it's a damn good spot especially against the guy who so I'm still not completely sold on so give me the key uh round three as well"
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Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ange Loosa

Paul agrees with Loosa, noting McKee's wrestling is exploitable. He mentions Loosa's win over AJ Fletcher showed his wrestling advantage. Paul trusts Loosa to get the job done, though he notes McKee has a reach advantage. He adds Loosa over 1.5 takedowns to his prize picks card.

Loosa over 1.5 takedowns (prize picks)
"I trust angelusa to get the job done here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 29, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rhys McKee

The MMA Guru picks Rhys McKee, comparing him stylistically to Munir Lazes, who outworked Ange Loosa at range. He notes Loosa's lack of power and short reach, while McKee is taller with a longer reach and better straight punches. He expects McKee to outpoint Loosa in a close 29-28 decision, possibly with a sting advantage.

"I'm going to go over Rhys McKee 29-28 close decision outlands angelusa and maybe has a bit of a sting advantage in his shots as well"