Welterweight fighters Rhys McKee from Ireland and Daniel Frunza from Romania are set to clash at UFC Apex in Las Vegas as part of the UFC on ESPN 65 undercard.
McKee, a professional since 2015, boasts a record of 13 wins, 10 by knockout. His last fight was a split decision loss to Chidi Njokuani in March 2024. Frunza, who turned pro in 2017, has 9 wins and is coming off a TKO victory against Vadym Kutsyi.
Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza Fight Time
The main card featuring Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza will begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Check the table below for start times in your region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | McKee vs 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 |
UFC on ESPN 65 takes place on April 5, 2025, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting at 07:20 PM EST.
This undercard fight features McKee vs Frunza, preceding the main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. The fight is scheduled for three rounds.
Keep in mind that the McKee vs. Frunza fight time may shift depending on the duration of earlier fights. Refer to the time zone table to avoid missing the action.
How to Watch McKee vs Daniel Frunza
You can watch the Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza fight on ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
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 is considered the underdog with odds of 2.3, while Daniel Frunza is the favorite at 1.7. Moneyline odds favor Frunza at -140 compared to McKee`s +132. For a knockout victory, McKee`s odds are +550, higher than Frunza`s +220. A win by decision favors McKee at +500, and Frunza at +300. The fight is expected to be competitive, with a slight edge in power towards 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
