Rhys McKee, from Ireland, is ready to face Romanian fighter Daniel Frunza at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both welterweights will square off as part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 65.
McKee began his professional career in 2015 and has achieved 13 wins with 10 by knockout. He lost his last fight by a split decision to Chidi Njokuani in March 2024. Frunza, turning pro in 2017, holds 9 wins and recently secured a TKO victory against Vadym Kutsyi.
What time is Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza fight
Live coverage for the Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 65 event takes place tonight, April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 07:20 PM EST.
This event features a welterweight fight between McKee and Frunza. It is part of the undercard for the main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. The fight consists of three rounds.
Please note that the timing for McKee vs. Frunza may vary depending on how long other undercard fights last. For viewers in different countries, refer to the table with start times to ensure you don't miss any action.
How and where to watch the Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza Fight
You can watch Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza Betting Odds
- Underdog: Rhys McKee : 2.3 (+132)
- Favorite: Daniel Frunza : 1.7 (-140)
| Method of victory | Rhys McKee | Daniel Frunza |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.5 (+550) | 3.2 (+220) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.0 (+500) | 4.0 (+300) |
Rhys McKee and Daniel Frunza face off. McKee stands as the favorite with decimal odds of 2.3, while Frunza is at 1.7. Frunza has a stronger chance according to moneyline odds at -140 compared to McKee's +132. If the fight ends by knockout, expect more from McKee's +550 odds than Frunza's +220. Winning by decision or points gives McKee a payout potential at +500, and Frunza offers a return of +300. Expect a tough fight with probabilities slightly favoring the punch strength of Daniel Frunza.
Fighters Details
Rhys McKee
- Nationality: Ireland
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 13 / 6 / 1
Daniel Frunza
- Nationality: Romania
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza Fight Card
- Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy
- Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito
- Cortavious Romious vs Chang Ho Lee
- Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert
- Ode Osbourne vs Luis Gurule
- Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin
- Diana Belbita vs Dione Barbosa
- Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza
- Konklak Suphisara vs Istela Nunes
- Victor Henry vs Pedro Falcao
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday
- Vanessa Demopoulos vs Talita Alencar
