UFC 334 Betting Odds Shift Focus To McKinney-Miller

MMAMania has zeroed in on the Terrance McKinney–Jim Miller lightweight scrap as its marquee selection for UFC 334 in Madison Square Garden this Saturday.

The outlet's weekly betting preview series projects the fight will end before the midway point of the second round, citing McKinney's explosive early offense and Miller's age as the two most likely paths to a quick finish. McKinney has made it out of the first round just four times in 27 professional bouts, while Miller is making his record 48th octagon appearance at age 43.

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McKinney's First-Round Finishing Rate Draws Attention

McKinney earned the T-Wrecks nickname by sprinting across the cage and hunting for early stoppages with reckless abandon. The 32-year-old has proven dangerous when dictating the action but has collapsed when opponents survive his initial blitz and fire back, per MMAMania. His cardio remains a recurring concern because he burns through energy attempting immediate finishes.

Miller presents the opposite profile. The 43-year-old veteran has won two of his last three fights via first-round guillotine choke, including a submission of Jared Gordon in his most recent outing. His grappling remains sharp enough to capitalize if McKinney overextends or exposes his neck during wild exchanges.

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MMAMania's Alexander Behunin wrote that the fight could end two ways: McKinney overwhelms the aging veteran with speed and power, or Miller weathers the storm and exploits McKinney's tendency to unravel when his early offense fails. The outlet is coming off a three-week run after Tatiana Suarez defeated Virna Jandiroba by decision last weekend.

UFC 334 is headlined by heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defending his title against undefeated challenger Josh Hokit. The card airs Saturday from New York.

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• mmamania.com — McKinney vs. Miller Under 1.5 Is UFC 334’s Weekend Lock | MMA Mania