Terrance McKinney
T. Wrecks
USA
Another instant stoppage win
McKinney defeated Kyle Nelson via TKO (strikes) at 0:24 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Seattle.
ANALYSIS
McKinney continues to earn instant stoppage victories despite the fact the entire world knows he has about two minutes worth of cardio. He hits supremely hard, as Nelson found out here. McKinney cracked his opponent 10 seconds in despite the fact Nelson got his arm up to seemingly deflect the blow. About 15 seconds after that, he was done for good. Each of McKinney's last seven fights have ended in Round 1. He's 5-2 in that span, with all five wins coming via stoppage (four knockouts, one submission). The 31-year-old Spokane native is quite possibly the most entertaining fighter on the UFC roster, though stellar main and co-main event finishes ultimately robbed him of a well-deserved large bonus this evening.
McKinney continues to earn instant stoppage victories despite the fact the entire world knows he has about two minutes worth of cardio. He hits supremely hard, as Nelson found out here. McKinney cracked his opponent 10 seconds in despite the fact Nelson got his arm up to seemingly deflect the blow. About 15 seconds after that, he was done for good. Each of McKinney's last seven fights have ended in Round 1. He's 5-2 in that span, with all five wins coming via stoppage (four knockouts, one submission). The 31-year-old Spokane native is quite possibly the most entertaining fighter on the UFC roster, though stellar main and co-main event finishes ultimately robbed him of a well-deserved large bonus this evening.
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Next fight scheduled
McKinney is scheduled to compete against Kyle Nelson in a lightweight fight at UFC Seattle on March 28, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
2025 was a mixed year for McKinney, who went 2-1. He finished both Damir Hadzovic and Slava Borshchev in under three minutes to begin the year 2-0. However, McKinney is looking to bounce back after Chris Duncan choked the former out at UFC 323.
2025 was a mixed year for McKinney, who went 2-1. He finished both Damir Hadzovic and Slava Borshchev in under three minutes to begin the year 2-0. However, McKinney is looking to bounce back after Chris Duncan choked the former out at UFC 323.
Taps out after fast start
McKinney lost to Chris Duncan via submission (anaconda choke) at 2:30 of Round 1 at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's not that McKinney doesn't care about winning or losing -- he surely does -- but the bottom line is that he's going to come out and fight his style of regardless of opponent and let the chips fall where they may. He blitzed Duncan right off the hop here, as always, but was unable to get him out of there. The one-way traffic eventually started to turn, and McKinney found himself eating dozens of unanswered strikes to the side of the head. Referee Marc Goddard refused to stop the fight for some reason, so Duncan switched to the choke. That did the trick. Each of McKinney's last six fights have ended in Round 1. He's 4-2 during that stretch.
It's not that McKinney doesn't care about winning or losing -- he surely does -- but the bottom line is that he's going to come out and fight his style of regardless of opponent and let the chips fall where they may. He blitzed Duncan right off the hop here, as always, but was unable to get him out of there. The one-way traffic eventually started to turn, and McKinney found himself eating dozens of unanswered strikes to the side of the head. Referee Marc Goddard refused to stop the fight for some reason, so Duncan switched to the choke. That did the trick. Each of McKinney's last six fights have ended in Round 1. He's 4-2 during that stretch.
To fight Chris Duncan
McKinney will fight Chris Duncan at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinney has won back-to-back fights with first-round finishes, and he'll look to add another victory to the streak at UFC 323. His opponent, Chris Duncan, has won three straight matches, though.
McKinney has won back-to-back fights with first-round finishes, and he'll look to add another victory to the streak at UFC 323. His opponent, Chris Duncan, has won three straight matches, though.
Instant submission win at UFC 317
McKinney defeated Slava Borshchev via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:55 of Round 1 at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
McKinney is the most dangerous one-round fighter in the company. After that, it gets dicey, but if he's able to get you out of there immediately like he did here against Borshchev, it's a joy to watch. Knowing full well Slava can't wrestle a lick, McKinney sprinted across the octagon, landed an immediate takedown, and quickly set about trying to submit his opponent. Borshchev fought it hard, but it was over just 55 seconds in. McKinney has won four of five dating back to August 2023, with all four wins coming via first-round stoppage. None of the four lasted longer than 2:01.
McKinney is the most dangerous one-round fighter in the company. After that, it gets dicey, but if he's able to get you out of there immediately like he did here against Borshchev, it's a joy to watch. Knowing full well Slava can't wrestle a lick, McKinney sprinted across the octagon, landed an immediate takedown, and quickly set about trying to submit his opponent. Borshchev fought it hard, but it was over just 55 seconds in. McKinney has won four of five dating back to August 2023, with all four wins coming via first-round stoppage. None of the four lasted longer than 2:01.
Next fight scheduled
McKinney is scheduled to compete against fellow lightweight Slava Borshchev at UFC 317 in Paradise on June 28, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
McKinney began his 2025 strong with a first-round TKO of Damir Hadzovic in Saudi Arabia. A week after the finish, Borshchev lost to Tom Nolan, meaning T. Wrecks at least has momentum on his side.
McKinney began his 2025 strong with a first-round TKO of Damir Hadzovic in Saudi Arabia. A week after the finish, Borshchev lost to Tom Nolan, meaning T. Wrecks at least has momentum on his side.