Keep an eye on him! Rookie teammate of former champion puts on a show and knocks out opponent in the 1st round at UFC Vegas 115.

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Tommy McMillen promised to impress in his UFC Vegas 115 debut and he kept his word. At the event held this Saturday (4), the friend and training partner of Sean O'Malley, former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), needed only one round to confirm his favoritism and knock out Manolo Zecchini.

Exciting and possessing a strong personality, the American has everything it takes to win over the public and stand out in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). Discovered through the Contender Series program, McMillen defended his undefeated record in MMA and has now extended his winning streak to ten, nine of which were by stoppage (five by submission and four by knockout).

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Full attack

The fight between the athletes was quick, but it had everything. McMillen and Zecchini focused on attacking and ignored any kind of defensive precaution. Bigger and more powerful, McMillen, even if somewhat reckless, landed the best blows and soon caused a cut near Zecchini's eye.

It's true that Zecchini didn't care about the physical disadvantage and also intimidated McMillen with his speed. However, McMillen proved unshakeable and, with a powerful sequence, disoriented Zecchini. Then, McMillen cornered Zecchini against the cage and finished him off with knees and punches.

UFC Vegas 115 results

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:14 of round 2.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by submission at 2:52 of round 1.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing defeated Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the midsection) at 1:44 of round 3.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by technical knockout (knee and punches) at 3:57 of round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): José Delano defeated Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of round 2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira defeated Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Azamat Bekoev by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:27 of round 3.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Kai Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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