McKinney Stops Miller With First-Round KO At UFC 334

Terrance McKinney knocked out 43-year-old lightweight veteran Jim Miller in the first round at UFC 334 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, then announced his departure from the 155-pound division.

McKinney, who badly missed weight Friday and still got the bout approved after Miller agreed to proceed, wasted no time. He pressed the action from the opening bell, according to MMA Mania, landing a sharp lead right jab that opened cuts on Miller's face. Miller tried to close distance and trade in the pocket, but McKinney timed a crushing left hand that froze the 43-year-old in place. The referee stopped the fight after McKinney landed follow-up shots on the canvas.

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Miller's Gamble Backfires After Weight Miss

Miller took a significant risk accepting the fight after McKinney's weigh-in failure. The New Jersey native has built a UFC career on stepping up in tough spots, but the gamble went south quickly against a future welterweight who looked dialed in from the jump. McKinney's jab busted Miller up early, and the veteran showed his age trying to match the younger fighter's pace.

McKinney confirmed after the finish that he is moving up to welterweight. The knockout closed his lightweight run with a statement performance on the UFC 334 preliminary card, which streamed live on Paramount Plus.

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• MMA Mania — Highlights! Terrance McKinney says goodbye to lightweight with smashing knockout over 43-year-old Jim Miller | UFC 334