Terrance McKinney names potential next UFC opponents after Seattle starching
Terrance McKinney has some names in mind for this summer.
MIAMI – Terrance McKinney is living the dream – multiple, actually. Five years ago, prior to his UFC signing, McKinney (18-8 MMA, 8-5 UFC) told MMA Junkie he hoped to achieve two things as a competitive fighter. The first was obvious: make it to the big show.
The second was to use his platform for good to steer teenagers away from going down bad paths. On Wednesday, in coordination with the UFC and the Miami Police Department, McKinney helped lead a seminar at BOXR Gym for a couple of dozen middle and high school kids. "It feels incredible," McKinney told MMA Junkie afterward.
"It was just a humbling experience to be with the sheriff and all these kids. I know it's not easy growing up. So if we can teach these guys how to stay out of trouble and defend themselves, give them a dream to drive for, is just incredible.
... Like I tell people, if my story can help people become a champion whether that's in life or in a sport, that's what I'm going to be here to do. " McKinney sported slight bruising under his right eye, perhaps the only noticeable sign that he competed March 28.