Terrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borshchev

Terrance McKinney meets Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC 317. McKinney is riding momentum after a first-round TKO win over Damir Hadžović while Borshchev seeks redemption following a decision loss at UFC 312.

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

Terrance McKinney holds a clear edge in striking efficiency. He lands at a sharp 56% accuracy, slightly ahead of Borshchev’s 54%, but the real difference shows up in volume and damage control. McKinney lands 5.91 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 2.59, giving him a strong positive differential. In contrast, Borshchev absorbs a hefty 4.77 strikes per minute, despite his solid 57% defense rate.

While Borshchev’s defense is statistically better (57% vs. 47%), McKinney’s combination of higher output and lower damage taken makes him the more effective striker overall.

Grappling Breakdown:

In the grappling department, —McKinney dominates across the board. He’s the only one attempting and landing takedowns, with a 36% success rate and an average of 3.23 takedowns per 15 minutes. Borshchev, on the other hand, has a takedown accuracy of 0% and hasn’t really shown any offensive grappling threat.

Defensively, McKinney shines again with a 77% takedown defense rate, compared to Borshchev’s 43%, and he also averages 1.4 submissions per fight, suggesting he’s not just taking the fight to the ground—he’s actively hunting finishes.

Summary:

On paper, McKinney has the statistical edge everywhere. He’s more accurate, lands more, gets hit less, and is far more dangerous in the grappling department. The only caveat? Pace and control. None of McKinney’s UFC fights have gone to a decision, meaning win or lose, chaos is likely.

If McKinney can stay defensively sound and avoid gassing out early, he has all the tools to dictate and dominate this fight.