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Report – Rhys McKee books return at UFC Paris three years after crushing debut loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Undisputed Cage Warriors welterweight champion, Rhys McKee is reportedly in line for his second debut under the banner of the UFC, taking on Ange Loosa at an upcoming UFC Fight Night Paris event on September 2. from the Accor Arena in Paris, France.

McKee, a prior two-fight veteran under the banner of the Dana White-led UFC, debuted on short-notice inside the Octagon back in the summer of 2020, suffering a stunning first round ground strikes TKO loss against the current number four ranked, Khamzat Chimaev.

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Returning in November of that year at the UFC Apex facility, Rhys McKee’s time under the banner of the organization came to a halt following a close decision defeat to grizzled veteran, Alex Morono also at the welterweight limit.