Tommy McMillen scored a first-round TKO over Manolo Zecchini in a wild standup fight at UFC Fight Night 272. McMillen finished the fight at 3:57 of round one with a knee to the body after a heavy exchange against the cage.
Fight summary
Both men came out ready to brawl. The opening minute saw lunging punches and close-range work. McMillen and Zecchini traded strikes, boxed in short bursts, and twice worked in the clinch against the cage.
Early in the round Zecchini landed an elbow in close and a front kick to the body. McMillen answered with sharp one-twos and later landed a string of jabs and power shots that began to change the tempo.
Key moments
Midway through the frame the fighters mixed knees in the clinch. One knee from McMillen grazed low and prompted a brief timeout while Zecchini recovered. Zecchini also showed a swelling on his right eyebrow as the round continued.
Back in the center, McMillen found success with straight punches and a left hook. He pinned Zecchini against the cage and put together a clean combination to the head. Zecchini tried to fire back but started to fade.
The finish came when McMillen landed a final knee to the body that dropped Zecchini to the canvas. The referee stepped in and called the TKO at 3:57 of round one.
Aftermath and outlook
The win gives McMillen a highlight-reel finish on the UFC Fight Night 272 card. He showed composure in the clinch and the ability to land big shots under pressure. Zecchini fought aggressively and had success early, but he could not answer McMillen’s late flurry.
Neither fighter’s record or streak details were provided with the fight report. This victory will be a momentum win for McMillen as he looks to build in the promotion. Zecchini leaves the bout with a tough loss but demonstrated durability and a willingness to trade.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Tommy McMillen | Win — TKO (knee to the body) at 3:57 of Round 1 |
| Manolo Zecchini | Loss — TKO at 3:57 of Round 1 |
Report by UFCcoverage.
