Terrance McKinney is stepping up on short notice to take on Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 50. The bout is a big step up for the young contender and many are excited to see what he can do this weekend.

The choice to take the fight was an easy one for Terrance McKinney, the UFC lightweight was ready and paying attention to social media. He was actually hoping to face Drew Dober at some point in 2022.

“I saw [Glenn] was out and I texted my manager — and they were already on it,” McKinney revealed this week on The MMA Hour.

“The ball was already in motion.”

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There are only two weeks to prepare but Terrance McKinney and his team are confident they have found Drew Dober's weakness. UFC Vegas 50 will be his opportunity to show that he can exploit it and move his UFC record to 3-0.

“We did our studies, we’ve got the game plan, and we’re just going to push the pressure like we always do. Come in their face and let’s fight,” McKinney said. “I think I’ve got the range, I got the height, so I’m just going to use those to my advantage — make him have to do something big, and look for nice counters.

“I can’t expose [Dober’s weaknesses we discovered], but just know that everyone should expect something spectacular this weekend … We can get another finish, 100 percent.”

Drew Dober will be looking to bounce back from some tough losses by taking on the young prospect. Terrance McKinney will be hoping UFC Vegas 50 is his breakout opportunity.