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UFC Lightweight

Terrance McKinney VS Kyle Nelson

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

18-9-0 Record 17-8-1
31 Age 34
178 cm Height 180 cm
187 cm Reach 180 cm
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100% Finish rate 59%
50% KO rate 35%
50% Sub rate 24%

Result Summary

Terrance McKinney def. Kyle Nelson TKO (punches) · R1 0:24

Terrance McKinney lived up to his reputation for first-round chaos by destroying Kyle Nelson in a matter of seconds. McKinney applied intense forward pressure right off the opening bell, backing Nelson against the cage. With Nelson trapped, McKinney fired off a lightning-fast head kick that landed flush and instantly dropped his opponent to the mat. McKinney immediately swarmed with a ferocious onslaught of ground and pound, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the bout just 24 seconds into the first round.

Fight Overview

A lightweight bout that promises violence from the opening bell. Terrance McKinney's legendary first-round finishing ability meets Kyle Nelson's gritty durability and heavy counter-striking. If Nelson survives the early storm, he could take over.

Keys to Victory

Terrance McKinney

  1. Start fast and utilize his explosive power to hunt for a first-round finish.
  2. Mix wrestling with striking seamlessly to keep Nelson guessing defensively.
  3. Take the back in transitional scrambles to threaten early chokes.

Kyle Nelson

  1. Survive the initial first-round onslaught by maintaining a tight guard and strong distance management.
  2. Capitalize on McKinney's fading cardio in rounds two and three with heavy pressure.
  3. Use hard counter-hooks when McKinney recklessly lunges forward.

Last 5 fights

Terrance McKinney

  1. L Chris Duncan Submission · R1 2:30 · 6 DEC 2025
  2. W Viacheslav Borshchev Submission · R1 0:55 · 28 JUN 2025
  3. W Damir Hadžović TKO · R1 2:01 · 1 FEB 2025
  4. L Esteban Ribovics KO · R1 0:37 · 11 MAY 2024
  5. W Brendan Marotte TKO · R1 0:20 · 14 OCT 2023

Kyle Nelson

  1. W Matt Frevola Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 OCT 2025
  2. L Steve Garcia TKO · R1 3:59 · 7 SEPT 2024
  3. W Bill Algeo TKO · R1 4:00 · 30 MAR 2024
  4. W Fernando Padilla Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 SEPT 2023
  5. W Blake Bilder Decision · R3 5:00 · 10 JUN 2023

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