Terrance McKinney has never needed the judges and that didn’t change at UFC 334.
Matched up with the inimitable Jim Miller, McKinney (19-9) put the UFC lifer down for the count in the opening round of their matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. As usual, McKinney finished his work quickly, needing less than two minutes to pick up the victory.
Watch the fast finish below.
In 28 pro bouts and 15 UFC appearances, McKinney is still yet to see the scorecards, win or lose. He now has six knockouts and three submissions inside the octagon.
McKinney was his usual aggressive self as soon as the bell rang, going right at Miller, who owns the second-most finishes (20) in UFC history behind Charles Oliveira (21). Unfortunately for Miller, only McKinney would add to his record on this day as he walked Miller down and caught him with a straight left that had him badly hurt. McKinney wasted no time following up with more accurate punches on the staggered Miller, and referee Keith Peterson had to step in to stop the bout after just a 1:53 seconds of action.
Afterwards, McKinney apologized for missing the lightweight limit by over four pounds and reiterated his vow to move up to the welterweight division.
Miller (39-20, 1 NC) has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights, and suffers the third knockout loss of his career in his 48th UFC appearance as he continues his march towards an astounding 50 appearances for the promotion.
