UFC 329 Results - King Green stuns Terrance McKinney with incredible last-second TKO finish
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Veteran survives a furious opening-round assault before producing one of the wildest finishes of the year.
King Green authored one of the most dramatic comeback victories of 2026, stopping Terrance McKinney with just one second remaining in the opening round at UFC 329.
What appeared destined to be a dominant McKinney victory turned into an unforgettable finish as Green weathered relentless punishment before landing a crushing body shot that completely flipped the fight on its head.
The official stoppage came at 4:59 of Round 1, giving Green a remarkable TKO victory in a contest that had already delivered nonstop action.
Terrance McKinney dominates early with relentless pressure
Green opened the bout by attacking McKinney’s lead leg, but the younger lightweight wasted little time marching forward. McKinney began throwing powerful hooks from every angle, forcing Green onto the defensive almost immediately.
Although Green briefly scored a takedown, McKinney quickly scrambled back to his feet and resumed his aggressive attack. He connected with a sharp shovel left uppercut before digging heavy punches to the body as Green struggled to create space.
The veteran absorbed multiple hooks to both the head and body while trying to keep McKinney at bay with body kicks and push kicks. McKinney refused to slow down, eventually changing levels for a powerful takedown before quickly taking top control on the ground.
With Green trapped underneath, McKinney isolated one of his arms and unloaded a barrage of punches from the mount. Green could offer little resistance with only one hand available to defend himself, and the fight appeared moments away from being stopped.
McKinney even threatened with submissions during the scramble, forcing Green to survive several dangerous choke attempts before the veteran finally managed to explode free and return to his feet.
King Green’s stunning body shot changes everything
Even after escaping the grappling exchanges, Green immediately walked into a huge uppercut during the stand-up. Rather than retreat, however, he continued targeting McKinney’s body whenever opportunities presented themselves. That persistence paid off in spectacular fashion.
Green landed a devastating body punch that instantly folded McKinney to the canvas. Sensing the momentum shift, Green rushed forward with a barrage of follow-up punches as McKinney attempted to recover.
The referee stepped in to wave off the contest at 4:59 of the opening round, completing an astonishing comeback that arrived literally at the buzzer.
For nearly five minutes, McKinney looked on course for one of the biggest wins of his UFC career. Instead, Green delivered a dramatic late rally that instantly became one of the promotion’s most memorable finishes of the year.
Result: King Green def. Terrance McKinney via TKO (body punch and punches) at 4:59 of Round 1.
Who won the opening fight between King Green and Terrance McKinney at UFC 329?
King Green defeated Terrance McKinney via first-round technical knockout (TKO). The stoppage came at 4:59 of Round 1
When is the UFC 329 main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway expected to start?
The main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is expected to begin at approximately 12:00 AM ET in the United States on Sunday, July 12, which translates to around 5:00 AM BST in the UK and 9:30 AM IST in India, though timing will depend on how the earlier main-card bouts play out.
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