McKinney On Miller's Grappling Ahead Of UFC 334

Terrance McKinney claims he holds the grappling advantage over Jim Miller ahead of their lightweight bout at UFC 334 on Saturday.

McKinney told Just Scrap Radio on BJPenn.com that competing at Madison Square Garden represents a dream realized for someone who grew up in Chicago and Washington. "Super excited. Just a kid born in Chicago, raised in Washington," he said. "Who would've thought I'd be on a stage like this? This is on a bucket list; this is one of the biggest arenas."

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McKinney Predicts First-Round Finish Over Miller

Despite Miller's well-documented submission skills, McKinney believes his own mat work will surprise the veteran. He referenced Miller's grappling exchange with Chase Hooper and said he considers himself the superior grappler in this matchup. McKinney, per BJPenn.com, expects to finish Miller inside the opening round and deliver what he called a "flawless victory."

The lightweight contender sees the standup game as his clearest route to victory but insists he can dominate wherever the fight goes. McKinney projects either a three-round shutout or an early knockout.

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A win on Saturday would position McKinney one step away from a ranked opponent, according to his own timeline. He hopes to return early next year on a rumored Orlando card near his training base.

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• BJPenn — Terrance McKinney believes he’s a better grappler than Jim Miller, expects a ‘flawless’ victory at UFC 334