5 UFC fighters who overcame addiction

#5. UFC lightweight contender - Terrance McKinney

Terrance McKinney at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2

Terrance McKinney made his UFC debut in 2021 and put on a jaw-dropping performance. He beat his opponent, Matt Frevola, in 7 seconds of the first round via a knockout. As far as the night's performance was concerned, it was one for the history books. But there is more to the McKinney's story than his incredible ability to finish fights in one round.

A few years before his UFC debut, McKinney experienced death. The shocking story involves the young fighter dying on his way to the hospital due to a drug overdose. His college life equated to partying and doing drugs nearly every weekend. On the infamous night, he consumed different drugs, which led to horrific hallucinations and eventually a trip to the hospital. Police found him without a shirt, covered in blood and sweat. His organs and mental state were failing, though he spoke as if he were invincible as he was in and out of consciousness.

McKinney considers it the most embarrassing moment of his life and uses it as a lesson every day. The lightweight fighter has told his story on social media several times and reminded his fans that not all mistakes are defining.

Drew Dober put an end to McKinney's 4-fight win streak at UFC Fight Night 203 last month. It was a quick turnaround for 'T. Wrecks', who had fought just two weeks prior to that. He stepped up to the fight on short notice after Ricky Glenn had to withdraw.