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"I think we've got a new superstar on our hands," Michael Bisping said at the conclusion of Tommy McMillen's stoppage win Saturday at UFC Fight Night 272.
McMillen (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) came out looking for war from the outset of his featherweight bout at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, and opponent Manolo Zecchini (11-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) was happy to answer as they brawled in a wild and entertaining fashion.
Zecchini could only take the damage for so long, though, and eventually McMillen cut him open and hurt him with multiple knees until he folded and curled up on the canvas, forcing referee Herb Dean to stop it by TKO at the 3:57 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):
McMillen is a good friend and training partner of former UFC champion Sean O'Malley, who was in his corner. They've already received some comparisons for their looks, and Bisping's comments about status could reveal UFC's confidence in McMillen, as well
"I want to stay active," McMillen said in his post-fight interview with Bisping. "Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me tonight. ... To the non-believers, you all all make me sick to my f*cking stomach."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 115 video: Tommy McMillen crushes Manolo Zecchini in debut
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McMillen (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) came out looking for war from the outset of his featherweight bout at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, and opponent Manolo Zecchini (11-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) was happy to answer as they brawled in a wild and entertaining fashion.
Zecchini could only take the damage for so long, though, and eventually McMillen cut him open and hurt him with multiple knees until he folded and curled up on the canvas, forcing referee Herb Dean to stop it by TKO at the 3:57 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):
McMillen is a good friend and training partner of former UFC champion Sean O'Malley, who was in his corner. They've already received some comparisons for their looks, and Bisping's comments about status could reveal UFC's confidence in McMillen, as well
"I want to stay active," McMillen said in his post-fight interview with Bisping. "Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me tonight. ... To the non-believers, you all all make me sick to my f*cking stomach."
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 272 results:
- Tommy McMillen def. Manolo Zecchini via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:57
- Jose Delano def. Robert Ruchala via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
- Thomas Petersen def. Guilherme Pat via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
- Alessandro Costa def. Stewart Nicoll via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:56
- Darrius Flowers def. Lando Vannata via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:52
- Alice Pereira def. Hailey Cowan via knockout (knee) – Round 2, 4:24
- Tresean Gore def. Azamat Bekoev via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 3:27
- Dione Barbosa def. Melissa Gatto via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
- Kai Kamaka III def. Dakota Hope via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 115 video: Tommy McMillen crushes Manolo Zecchini in debut
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