MMA returns to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday night with UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit, featuring a lightweight clash between Jim Miller and Terrance McKinney.
Miller (39–19 MMA, 28–18 UFC, 1 NC) is coming off a first-round submission win over Jared Gordon at UFC 328 in May. McKinney (18–9 MMA, 8–6 UFC) looks to rebound from a first-round TKO loss to King Green at UFC 329 in July.
McKinney enters as a -218 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Miller is a +180 underdog, with the fight total set at O/U 1.5 rounds.
Jim Miller vs. Terrance McKinney Fight Preview
Jim Miller
- 39–19 MMA (28–18 UFC, 1 NC)
- 7–2 (T)KO
- 22–3 SUB
No one understands the Octagon quite like Jim Miller. The 43-year-old grappler holds the UFC’s all-time records for total fights (47) and wins (28), trailing only Charles Oliveira with 20 finishes and 14 submission wins. While “A-10” has largely alternated between wins and losses in the twilight of his career, his unmatched veteran experience makes him a formidable opponent for anyone standing in his way. He also remains dangerous and increasingly tough to put away. Every single one of Miller’s eleven wins since September 2018 has come inside the distance via KO/TKO or submission; he hasn’t been finished since his December 2018 loss to Oliveira.
Terrance McKinney
- 18–9 MMA (8–6 UFC)
- 9–6 (T)KO
- 9–3 SUB
Terrance McKinney fights like he’s late for dinner. The 32-year-old “T. Wrecks” has never gone to the scorecards in his life, with all of his wins — and losses — coming inside the distance. It’s a rock ‘em sock ‘em style that has produced eight straight first-round finishes, with him winning five. With a balanced skill set, McKinney can find a finish wherever the fight leads. But he’s at his best in the first few minutes, if he can overwhelm his opponents with forward pressure. The longer a fight goes on, McKinney’s winning percentage plummets harder than the value of a new car.
Jim Miller vs. Terrance McKinney Pick, Best Bet
This one shouldn’t take long. Terrance McKinney’s fights are historically exciting and brief, and he embodies the kill-or-be-killed mentality as much as anyone on the UFC roster. That said, his all-out pace leaves him exposed after his first flurry — as evidenced by his latest loss to King Green — which should favor battle-tested veteran Jim Miller. At plus odds, there’s great value in backing the UFC’s all-time wins leader to add to his collection at Madison Square Garden.
