After logging two wins this 12 months already, light-weight prospect Terrance McKinney already has his subsequent opponent in his sights for his third Octagon project.
Terrance McKinney on Rebound with Two Finishes Inside Opening Spherical in Current Fights
For the previous 4 years, Terrance McKinney has dazzled combat followers with a plethora of spotlight reel finishes, turning into a must-see attraction within the light-weight class. Making his debut again in 2021, the previous standout Division II wrestler steamrolled Matt Frevola in simply seven seconds, setting a brand new document for the quickest knockout within the class. Regardless of this sensational first UFC look, Terrance McKinney, nicknamed “T Wrecks”, has constantly struggled to climb the ladder, being unable to defeat fellow up and comers and established veterans like Drew Dober, Ismael Bonfim and Nazim Sadykhov.
Nevertheless, as 2025 has rolled on, Terrance McKinney has begun to breathe new life into his profession, amassing two spectacular first-round back-to-back victories within the span of simply 4 months. Starting with a stoppage triumph by way of strikes in opposition to Damir Hadžović at UFC on ESPN+ 108, the Warrior Camp MMA product recorded a 55-second submission over Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC 317.
Goal Locked for Terrance McKinney: Michael Chandler
Spurred on with confidence from his newest success within the cage, the 155-lb star lately took to X to stake his declare for his subsequent dance accomplice, calling out earlier Bellator icon Michael Chandler.
Your sons all grown up time for a brand new man of the home 😏 lol twrecks vs iron Mike let’s see who’s the perfect first rd’er within the light-weight division pic.twitter.com/OvVAFvLMqy
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 13, 2025
Relating to entertaining rivals, Chandler stands as one of many light-weight division’s most beloved. All through his seven journeys to the Octagon, “Iron” has earned a whopping 5 efficiency bonuses, which incorporates three Struggle of the Evening awards.
Michael Chandler Reeling From Successive Defeats Forward of Potential Terrance McKinney Struggle
Whereas his memorable fights contained in the cage have netted him a legion of adoring followers, Chandler has been absent from the win column since 2022, struggling three losses in a row to Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Paddy Pimblett.
For UFC admirers all all over the world, a conflict between these two light-weight phenoms in Terrance McKinney and Michael Chandler may make for a enjoyable however brief evening within the cage for both man. Acknowledged for his or her stellar talents to cease their adversaries, each athletes have 27 first spherical finishes between them, one thing Terrance McKinney highlighted on the finish of June.
