UFC 329 Update: King Green to face finish-friendly foe

King Green puts his proven striking game against the undefeated-in-finishes Terrance McKinney at UFC 329 on July 11 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The matchup pits the veteran lightweight Green (35-17-1, 1 NC) against the younger, more explosive McKinney (18-8) in what looks to be a high-billed preliminary bout. Green, competing in his 31st UFC outing, has won three straight—knocking out Daniel Zellhuber and submitting Jeremy Stephens in recent months after beating Lance Gibson Jr. The 39-year-old ranks among the promotion's most durable fighters, alongside names like Jim Miller who holds the all-time record at 47 UFC bouts.

McKinney, a Washington native, brings a finish-heavy resume and explosive pace. In 13 UFC fights and 26 pro outings overall, he has never seen the scorecards; his last seven bouts ended before the midway point of Round 1. Most recently, he knocked out Kyle Nelson in 24 seconds at UFC Seattle. Three of his last four walks to the cage have ended in victory.

The bout could have ranking implications in a crowded lightweight division as both fighters look to climb the standings. Green's experience and recent hot streak meet McKinney's young hunger and knockout power in a striker's showcase that should deliver fireworks.