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Matt Erickson and Ken Hathaway

Terrance McKinney calls out Chris Duncan for UFC 295 after 20-second knockout

LAS VEGAS – Terrance McKinney beat Brendon Marotte with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 230 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Take a look inside the fight with McKinney, who now UFC knockout wins in 20 seconds (Saturday) and 7 seconds (UFC 263) – neither of which were recognized by the UFC with official post-fight bonuses.

Brendon Marotte vs. Terrance McKinney

Result: Terrance McKinney def. Brendon Marotte via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:20
Updated records: McKinney (15-6 MMA, 5-3 UFC), Marotte (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: McKinney became just the third fighter in UFC history to have two finishes of 20 seconds or less.

McKinney on the fight's key moment

Terrance McKinney def. Brendon Marotte

“It’s all right. What can top 7 seconds, really? Best debut, I think, in (UFC) history, so shout out to God for that. Honestly, my favorite fight after that would be against Drew Dober. This is No. 3.

“I was surprised how he was acting at the beginning. I was like, ‘This dude think he’s going to knock me out or something?’ It was getting me hyped. I had to calm down. The coach was like, ‘Chill – don’t don’t pay no mind to that.’ Obviously that hyped-up stuff didn’t work out. Sorry, buddy. I gave him a hug and said he’s a good man of God. I gave him a hug, gave him some love. But he’s the kid, and we made him look like that tonight.”

McKinney on long-term goals

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 14: (R-L) Terrance McKinney punches Brendon Marotte in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

“It’s amazing, but I’m not trying to get too excited because my coach said some real sh*t to me: We’re not training for these guys. We’re training to beat (lightweight champion) Islam (Makhachev). So it’s back to the gym on Monday. I’m satisfied, but I want more.”

McKinney on what he wants next

Jul 22, 2023; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Chris Duncan (red gloves) reacts to defeating Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

“We want Chris Duncan, whether it’s November or December. The UFC already liked that match, and so do we. Let’s get that fight (in) November or December. We’d love that. The Chris Duncan fight will solidify the run and show people that I’m a contender again. That’s why I really want that fight.

“I like that he likes to throw down. He throws a lot of kicks. He’s about that life, and so am I. I just think it’s going to be a banger. Let’s do it in Madison Square Garden (at (UFC 295). I like that.”

To hear more from McKinney, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 230.

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