Terrance McKinney
T. Wrecks
USA
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.
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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.
Another instant victory
McKinney defeated Damir Hadzovic via TKO (punches) at 2:01 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
If you've seen one McKinney fight, you've seen them all. They almost always result in either an instant knockout victory or a disappointing stoppage loss. This was the former, which isn't a surprise given Terrance was the biggest favorite on the card at -600. He grabbed a guillotine following a Hadzovic takedown attempt and managed to roll his way into full mount. A few brutal blows later, the fight was over. Now 6-4 in his first 10 UFC bouts, McKinney isn't a legitimate contender because of his non-existent gas tank, but he's sure capable of fun, standout performances such as this one.
If you've seen one McKinney fight, you've seen them all. They almost always result in either an instant knockout victory or a disappointing stoppage loss. This was the former, which isn't a surprise given Terrance was the biggest favorite on the card at -600. He grabbed a guillotine following a Hadzovic takedown attempt and managed to roll his way into full mount. A few brutal blows later, the fight was over. Now 6-4 in his first 10 UFC bouts, McKinney isn't a legitimate contender because of his non-existent gas tank, but he's sure capable of fun, standout performances such as this one.
Hadzovic up next
McKinney is scheduled to compete against Damir Hadzovic in a lightweight fight at UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
McKinney will look to make 2025 a redemptive year after his brutal 2024. He logged only one fight then but suffered a head-kick knockout just one round into his bout with Esteban Ribovics.
McKinney will look to make 2025 a redemptive year after his brutal 2024. He logged only one fight then but suffered a head-kick knockout just one round into his bout with Esteban Ribovics.