Tommy McMillen Wins UFC Debut With First-Round TKO of Manolo Zecchini

Overview

• McMillen, who fought on the UFC Vegas 115 main card Saturday in Las Vegas, stopped Zecchini by TKO at 3:57 of round one.
• The finish came after a frantic start that included an accidental low blow, as McMillen regained control and dropped Zecchini with a hard knee against the fence before follow-up strikes.
• Officials ruled the stoppage a TKO from punches and knees, capping a sustained attack of straight shots, body kicks, and knees up the middle.
• Oddsmakers had installed McMillen as a heavy favorite at roughly -1600 on FanDuel, and the bout streamed on Paramount+ as part of the UFC’s APEX card.
• McMillen entered 9-0 after earning a UFC deal on Dana White’s Contender Series, while Zecchini sought a rebound following a first-round loss in his 2023 UFC debut.