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 debut in ufc vegas 115 and he kept his word. At the event held this Saturday (4), Sean O'Malley's friend and training partner, 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

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano derrotou Chris Duncan via submission (rear naked choke) at 3min14s of R2

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna jandiroba derrotou Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision of the judges (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

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing derrotou Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the waistline) 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 of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen derrotou Guilherme Pat by majority decision of the judges (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers derrotou Lando vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira derrotou Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): tresean gore derrotou Azamat Bekoev via submission (guillotine) at 3min27s of R3

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

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