Using the latest UFC Paris odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Ange Loosa-Rhys McKee pick and prediction.
In an exciting welterweight bout, Ange Loosa takes on Rhys McKee as a -172 favorite. Loosa had a tough start to his UFC career before earning a victory over A.J. Fletcher in his most recent fight. Prior to that, Loosa ran into Jack Della Maddalena on the Contender Series and took on Mounir Lazzez on short notice. Similarly, McKee makes his return to the UFC after going 3-0 on the regional scene. In his brief UFC stint, the promotion fed him to Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Morono.
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Ange Loosa-Rhys McKee Pick and Prediction
Ange Loosa-Rhys McKee Odds
Ange Loosa: Opened -180, Now -172 | Rhys McKee: Opened +155, Now +140
Loosa has a 9-3 professional record featuring five knockouts and one submission. He has never been finished in his losses. Loosa comes from a striking background, but he actually has a fairly well-rounded skill set. Loosa lands 6.24 significant strikes but absorbs 7.47. Though matching up against Della Maddalena and Lazzez certainly put a negative cloud on his skills, Loosa should be able to stand with most fighters in this division, even with the negative striking differential. On top of that, Loosa averages one takedown per bout while defending them at 100%, and this defense came against some decent grapplers, inspiring more confidence in this part of his game moving forward.
McKee has a 13-4 professional record. This includes 10 knockouts and three submissions. He has been knocked out twice, but one of those came against Chimaev. McKee comes from a striking background, but evaluating his UFC fights is tricky. Chimaev steamrolled McKee after landing an early takedown before throwing some vicious ground and pound. McKee also was outstruck 176-124 by Morono while ceding three takedowns. With both opponents now staples in the division, it is possible that McKee simply took on too much too soon in the UFC.
This fight should be relatively close on the feet, with a potential edge to McKee. However, Loosa could look to go the takedown route, where McKee has been exploited in his career. Loosa does not have the wrestling of Chimaev or Morono, but this likely is his top path to victory. Given this advantage, backing Loosa -172 will be the play.
Best UFC Fight Night Pick: Ange Loosa -172
