Nuanced. 100. Terrance McKinney: UFC Fighter Overcomes Adversity and Shares His Mindset
For the 100th episode of the Bigger Than Me Podcast, Aaron Pete interviewed Terrance McKinney. During their conversation, Aaron delved into various topics such as Terrance's beginnings in mixed martial arts, his triumph over adversities during his youth, his journey towards joining the UFC, and his unique mindset.
Terrance McKinney is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on September 3, 1995, in Spokane, Washington, USA. McKinney started training in martial arts at the age of 14, and he began his professional MMA career in 2018. He quickly gained attention for his knockout power and flashy style, earning the nickname "T.Wrecks."
In June 2021, McKinney made his UFC debut on short notice and shocked the world by knocking out opponent Matt Frevola in just seven seconds, which tied the record for the fastest knockout in UFC lightweight history. He then went on to defeat Fares Ziam via unanimous decision in his second UFC bout.
McKinney has a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 3 losses, with 7 wins by knockout and 3 by submission. He continues to be a rising star in the UFC lightweight division, and many fans and analysts are excited to see what he will accomplish in the future.
Chapters:
5:01 Wrestling Background
6:58 How to Stay Motivated
8:26 Training with Kevin Holland
11:09 Developing a Healthy Mindset
13:59 The UFC
15:37 Starting a Family
17:42 How to Stay Positive
24:11 Aaron Reflects on 100 Episodes