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Instant knockout victory
McKinney defeated Brendon Marotte via TKO (strikes) at 0:20 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
McKinney's one-dimensional offensive arsenal and poor gas tank are legitimate concerns, but his power and explosiveness are both exceptional, and as a result, he is going to blow through fringe-roster fighters such as Marotte like he did here. One huge knee and some follow-up strikes later, this fight was over. McKinney has won two in a row on the heels of a brief two-fight losing streak.
McKinney's one-dimensional offensive arsenal and poor gas tank are legitimate concerns, but his power and explosiveness are both exceptional, and as a result, he is going to blow through fringe-roster fighters such as Marotte like he did here. One huge knee and some follow-up strikes later, this fight was over. McKinney has won two in a row on the heels of a brief two-fight losing streak.
Set to face Marotte
McKinney will face Brendon Marotte in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 81 on Oct. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinney was expected to face Chris Duncan (undisclosed), but his opponent changed after the latter's withdrawal. McKinney will aim to start a winning streak after ending a two-bout losing run with a win over Mike Breeden on Aug. 12.
McKinney was expected to face Chris Duncan (undisclosed), but his opponent changed after the latter's withdrawal. McKinney will aim to start a winning streak after ending a two-bout losing run with a win over Mike Breeden on Aug. 12.
Not fighting Duncan
McKinney will not fight Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 81, according to Nolan King of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Duncan withdrew from his scheduled fight against McKinney, who will need a new opponent quickly. But with UFC Vegas 81 more than three weeks away, there is a chance the promotion finds him a new opponent in time for the event. After all, McKinney's last fight was one in which he defeated Mike Breeden on nine days' notice.
Duncan withdrew from his scheduled fight against McKinney, who will need a new opponent quickly. But with UFC Vegas 81 more than three weeks away, there is a chance the promotion finds him a new opponent in time for the event. After all, McKinney's last fight was one in which he defeated Mike Breeden on nine days' notice.
Next fight booked
McKinney is slated to face off against Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 81 on Oct. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinney, who recently defeated Mike Breeden to get back on track after a two-fight losing streak, will take on Chris Duncan in October. The 28-year-old fighter, who is 4-3 during his time in the UFC, will look to continue building his pedigree against Duncan.
McKinney, who recently defeated Mike Breeden to get back on track after a two-fight losing streak, will take on Chris Duncan in October. The 28-year-old fighter, who is 4-3 during his time in the UFC, will look to continue building his pedigree against Duncan.
Snaps brief losing streak
McKinney defeated Mike Breeden via TKO (punches) at 1:25 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 51 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Entering having lost two in a row and three of four, McKinney accepted this fight in early-August following the withdrawal of Lando Vannata (undisclosed). It ended up being a brilliant move, as McKinney overwhelmed an overmatched Breeden from the very start. McKinney looks as good as any lightweight in the company for a round or so, but his cardio is awful, and he's displayed zero ability to win fights if the early stoppage doesn't materialize. While this victory means his roster spot is secure, it really tells us nothing about the concerns regarding McKinney we had when the evening began.
Entering having lost two in a row and three of four, McKinney accepted this fight in early-August following the withdrawal of Lando Vannata (undisclosed). It ended up being a brilliant move, as McKinney overwhelmed an overmatched Breeden from the very start. McKinney looks as good as any lightweight in the company for a round or so, but his cardio is awful, and he's displayed zero ability to win fights if the early stoppage doesn't materialize. While this victory means his roster spot is secure, it really tells us nothing about the concerns regarding McKinney we had when the evening began.