This past weekend, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Rys McKee announced on his social media that he has been released from the promotion for the second time, ending another short-lived Octagon run in which he won just one of six appearances in total.<\/p>\n
\u201cDisappointed to part ways with the UFC, before some roster watch lets everyone know,\u201d McKee wrote. \u201cSilver lining coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two days later, the Irishman followed up with a more reflective post, signaling optimism despite the setback.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeen a fast few days, feel a weight lift since all\u2019s been said & done,\u201d McKee added. \u201cExcited for the next step in my career \u2014 plenty left in the tank not shown yet. All I want now is activity, decent communication & my worth in full. Live & die by the sword \u2014 100% finish rate always on the line!\u201d<\/p>\n
McKee (14-7-1) was unable to replicate his success on the U.K. regional scene inside the UFC.<\/p>\n
\u201cSkelletor\u201d first signed with the promotion in 2020 and drew an impossible assignment in his debut, getting stopped by Khamzat Chimaev in under three minutes without landing a strike (watch highlights<\/a>). He followed that with a unanimous decision loss to Alex Morono and was promptly released.<\/p>\n McKee rebounded on the regional circuit, going 3-0 with three finishes, capturing the Cage Warriors vacant Welterweight title and defending it once \u2014 enough to earn a second UFC stint in 2023.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the results didn\u2019t improve. McKee dropped consecutive fights to Ange Loosa and Chidi Njokuani before finally breaking through with his lone Octagon win: a wild, one-round doctor stoppage over Daniel Frunza earlier this year<\/a>. He was then defeated by debuting prospect Axel Sola in his most recent outing.<\/p>\n A third UFC return is exceedingly rare, but at just 30 years old, McKee still has time to rebuild \u2014 if he can string together another dominant run.<\/p>\n For now, he exits the promotion with a 1-6 UFC record.<\/p>\n