Terrance McKinney made his UFC debut in style. ‘T.Wrecks’ fought just eight days ago at LFA 109 where he stopped Michael Irizarry in the very first round. He accepted a short notice turnaround to take on UFC veteran Matt Frevola in arguably one of the biggest cards of this year.
McKinney could not have asked for a better debut as the very first punch he threw dropped Frevola. Subsequently, he proceeded to the ground-and-pound, forcing the referee to end proceedings just seven seconds after giving them the go-ahead to fight.
With his performance, he entered the UFC records books and is tied for the fourth-fastest knockout. ‘T.Wrecks’ is a few seconds shy of the record set by Jorge Masvidal. McKinney’s performance was even more impressive considering he accepted the fight on eight days’ notice.
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Twitter reacts to a stunning debut by Terrance McKinney
Ardent fan Steve-O who was in attendance tweeted a picture of his reaction to the fight.
Was that a record?! Wow!!! #UFC263 pic.twitter.com/7TDTXcvol2
— Steve-O (@steveo) June 12, 2021
A UFC debut could not have gone any better for Terrance McKinney.
HOW'S THAT FOR AN OCTAGON DEBUT!!!!!! 🤯
TERRANCE MCKINNEY JUST WENT FULL T.WRECKS! 🦖 #UFC263 pic.twitter.com/sWpSWmbYJK
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 12, 2021
Jorge Masvidal can breathe a sigh of relief as his record for the fastest knockout still stands.
So close! #ufc263
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) June 12, 2021
Dan Hardy commented on McKinney’s post-fight celebrations.
Did he just Johnny Walker himself? #UFC263
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) June 12, 2021
Damon Martin provided fans an update on McKinney.
Terrance McKinney with a lightning quick KO to finish Matt Frevola in the first exchange….
And then he celebrates and he may have blown out his knee. #UFC263
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 12, 2021
A fan tweeted on the journey that McKinney had been on to get to the UFC.
Terrance McKinney, tased by police, died twice, made UFC debut anyway and KOd his opponent in 7 seconds.
— 𝙒𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙🌌🏝️ (@WonderbreadMMA) June 12, 2021
Cub Swanson congratulated McKinney on his performance.
Congrats Terrance McKinney!!! I just said he was a Big Time prospect last week on the @LFA 🙌🏽
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 12, 2021
Alex Behunin welcomed the debutant to the UFC.
WELCOME THE UFC TERRANCE MCKINNEY
Fourth fastest KO!!!!#UFC263— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) June 12, 2021
Stephen Jensen shared a part of the conversation between Rogan and McKinney after his win.
Terrance McKinney: "I'd love to share my story on your podcast, man."
Joe Rogan: "One day, maybe."#UFC263
— Stephen Jensen (@FightTalk_) June 12, 2021
Victor Zaragoza had nothing but praise for the young fighter.
WOW!!!!!! Made it home in time to see, Terrance McKinney defeats Matt Frevola by KO at :07 in Round 1. Respect Young Man, It’s All You In The Future!! ✊🏽 #UFC263
— Victor “Big Daddy” Zaragoza (@BigDaddyZSports) June 12, 2021
Another fan commented on McKinney’s stunning debut and turnaround.
Fought 8 days ago and comes in and does this!!! Ladies and gentleman Terrance McKinney had arrived!!! #UFC263 https://t.co/KzwaREXwcm
— Alan (@MMisterTenBelow) June 12, 2021
McKinney broke records in more ways than one tonight.
Terrance McKinney's #UFC263 KO win is tied for the 4th fastest KO in @UFC history. What a debut!
All #UFC263 Results ⤵️:
— UFC News (@UFCNews) June 12, 2021
McKinney got a seal of approval from the light heavyweight champion himself.
Perfect 1-2 👏. #UFC263
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) June 12, 2021
Casey O’Neill commented on what was a stunning debut.
Wow what a debut for McKinney 😯 🤩 #ufc263
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) June 12, 2021
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Andre Ewell shared a few kind words with McKinney and welcomed him to the promotion.
McKinney is here to stay and to takeover the night #ufc263 welcome home brotha 🙏🏽
— Andre Ewell (@daii24_dre) June 12, 2021
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What did you make of McKinney’s performance tonight? Do you think he has to potential to become an enormous star in the UFC? let us know in the comments below!