Terrance McKinney finished Kyle Nelson in 24 seconds in the first main card fight at UFC Seattle. The quick win continued McKinney’s run of early finishes and changed the momentum for both fighters.
Quick finish in Seattle
Right from the bell, McKinney put pressure on Nelson and pushed him to the fence. McKinney landed a high kick that dropped Nelson. He followed up on the ground with heavy shots until referee Herb Dean stepped in and stopped the fight at 24 seconds of the first round. The result was ruled a TKO.
What this means for McKinney
This was McKinney’s seventh first-round finish in the UFC. He has now won three of his last four fights. Before tonight, McKinney had come off a competitive loss to Chris Duncan at UFC 323. The quick victory in Seattle should help McKinney build momentum and keeps him near the top of fast-finishing fighters in the division.
Where Nelson stands
Kyle Nelson has now lost two of his last three fights, though he is 4-2 over his last six outings. He entered UFC Seattle on the back of a win over Matt Frevola at UFC Vancouver. Nelson will likely need to regroup and adjust after the quick defeat, but his recent run shows he remains competitive in the field.
Fight facts and recent form
The matchup was the first main card fight at UFC Seattle. The referee for the bout was Herb Dean. The fight added another fast finish to the night and highlighted McKinney’s ability to end fights in the opening moments.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Terrance McKinney | Win — 24-second TKO (first-round) vs Kyle Nelson. Seventh first-round finish in the UFC. Won 3 of his last 4. Entered off a loss to Chris Duncan at UFC 323. |
| Kyle Nelson | Loss — TKO (24 seconds) vs Terrance McKinney. Has lost 2 of his last 3. 4-2 in his last six. Entered off a win over Matt Frevola at UFC Vancouver. |
Both fighters now move on from this result. McKinney will look to use the win to climb higher, while Nelson will try to bounce back in his next fight.
