UFC 329 live blog: King Green vs. Terrance McKinney

King Green pulled off a stunning upset at UFC 329, knocking out Terrance McKinney with a body shot and follow-up left hand at 4:59 of the first round, extending his improbable winning streak in a lightweight showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Green, a 35-year-old veteran with 33 UFC appearances on his record, had quietly put together an unlikely run. The 16-12-1 (1 NC) octagon record included recent victories over Jeremy Stephens, Daniel Zellhuber, and Lance Gisbon Jr., and a win Saturday would have marked his first three-fight winning streak since 2012—a remarkable statement for a fighter of his tenure.

McKinney (18-8) brought a different kind of resume to the bout. In 26 professional fights spanning 13 UFC appearances, he had never heard a decision read—every bout ended via knockout or submission. All eight of his UFC wins came in the first round, making him one of the most volatile finishers in the lightweight division. However, his two most recent losses also came inside a round, underscoring the binary nature of his fights: he is either the hammer or the nail.

There was real tension between the two ahead of the fight. Green entered the cage and shouted at McKinney before speaking with commentators Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan. No glove touch was offered. McKinney came out explosively, tagging Green's face and opening a cut early. McKinney's speed and volume were overwhelming—he landed body shots, knees, and a powerful takedown that put Green in deep trouble with mount position looming.

But Green refused to fold. Fighting from his back with McKinney attacking his neck, Green weathered the storm and escaped to his feet. There, he hurt McKinney with a right hand to the body, then finished him with a left hand—a stunning turnaround that gave Green the knockout and punctuated one of the day's most dramatic comebacks.