Terrence McKinney is aware of his battle with Chris Duncan at UFC 323 will likely be a high-profile one.
McKinney is scheduled to return to the Octagon on Saturday, and though he would have appreciated to have fought at Madison Sq. Backyard, he’s joyful to be part of his remaining pay-per-view card with ESPN.
“I wished to battle at MSG, however that is positive. It is fairly cool to be on the final pay-per-view card of the ESPN period,” McKinney stated on Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com.
When McKinney returns on Saturday, he’ll face Duncan, who he was scheduled to face two years in the past. Nevertheless, as a consequence of Duncan’s visa points, the battle by no means materialized.
Now, greater than two years later, the 2 will likely be sharing the Octagon, and McKinney believes the timing now makes extra sense.
“I believe the time is true. We’re each getting higher and getting comfy within the Octagon,” McKinney stated. “I believe we will steal the present. … He simply beat Rebecchi, so it is a larger battle now and I am on a successful streak. I am beginning to use my IQ. I am a better fighter. Whoever wins this battle will get a ranked opponent, so it is an ideal match now.”
Terrence McKinney expects a tricky battle at UFC 323
As McKinney stated, he believes that is the proper matchup and will likely be enjoyable regardless of how lengthy it lasts.
Terrence McKinney is aware of Chris Duncan is in high kind, however thinks he is been crushed up an excessive amount of. As such, McKinney is assured of incomes a stoppage victory at UFC 323, however is making ready for a three-round battle.
“We’re beginning to see some holes,” McKinney stated. “He takes too many hits. He is fought guys who do not grapple at my degree or wrestle at my degree. We’re properly ready for his guillotine, and you already know you are not going to shoot if you already know you’ll be able to end up the lights. … I’ve the talent to complete it within the first spherical, however I anticipate this to be a 15-minute battle. That is what I bear in mind. I anticipate him to return away a bit sore.”
If McKinney raises his hand Saturday, he is aware of he’ll should get a ranked opponent subsequent.
“If I win this, I’ve an opportunity to get into the highest 15. … I wish to be energetic and I wish to be on the primary card of the 12 months,” McKinney concluded.
