Welterweight match between Rhys McKee
and Ernesto Rodriguez has been added
Professional fighter leagueupcoming event in Dubai.
McKee will meet Rodriguez on Nov. 14 at
PFL Dubai as the Northern Irish fighter looks to gain momentum at welterweight. He made a successful PFL debut in April, while his Cuban-American counterpart is 1-1 in the promotion.
Rhys McKee sees significant stakes in his PFL Dubai fight against Ernesto Rodriguez
McKee (15-7-1) endured two unsuccessful stints in the game
Ultimate Fighting Championshipgoing 0-2 and 1-3 on either side of the championship
Cage Warriors.
He returned to the win column in his PFL debut at the promotion’s event in Belfast in April, earning a decision win Alex Lohore. “Skeletor” is excited about the stakes in his upcoming match and believes a win could earn him a spot on the leaderboard.
“I’ve seen how big of an event it is there and I know it’s going to be a special night with a fight that puts me right up there with a tough opponent in Ernesto; it’s all there to play for,” McKee said (via BBC).
Meanwhile, Rodriguez enters the game, looking to bounce back from a short-notice loss Thad Jean in July. He challenged Jean for the PFL welterweight title, but lost by TKO in the third round.
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Ranked #7 Ernesto Rodriguez returns on Saturday, November 14
Rhys McKee PFL in Dubai in a fun welterweight match!It’s all happening live from the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai 🇦🇪#PFLDubai
| On Saturday… pic.twitter.com/eewsq6ywK0— PFL (@PFLMMA)
30 September 2026
