Tommy McMillen Stays Undefeated with Third-Round TKO of Alberto Montes
Tommy McMillen remained perfect as a professional by stopping Alberto Montes via knockout in the third round of their featherweight bout. The finish came at 3:29 of Round 3 during UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman and improved McMillen’s record to 11-0 while dropping Montes to 12-2.
The contest opened the main card Saturday night at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. McMillen entered as an undefeated prospect looking to make another strong statement in the featherweight division, while Montes brought experience and power into the matchup.
McMillen overwhelmed Montes with relentless striking volume from the opening bell. He outlanded his opponent 255-56 in total strikes, connecting on 49.3 percent of his 517 attempts compared to Montes’ 38.1 percent accuracy on 147 tries. Significant strikes followed an almost identical pattern, with McMillen landing 252 of 513 (49.1 percent) while Montes managed 56 of 147 (38.1 percent).
McMillen scored both of the fight’s knockdowns. Neither fighter attempted a takedown or pursued a submission as the action remained exclusively on the feet for the entire duration.
The numbers highlight a complete striking clinic. McMillen’s pace and accuracy never allowed Montes to establish consistent offense or find a rhythm. The two knockdowns set up the eventual stoppage as the undefeated fighter continued to pour on pressure deep into the third round.
This performance strengthens McMillen’s status as one of the more intriguing prospects in the featherweight ranks. Securing a finish after posting massive strike totals against a durable opponent demonstrates the combination of volume, power, and conditioning that has carried him through an unblemished career. For Montes, the loss marks a difficult night against an opponent who simply would not slow down.
The featherweight division continues to feature a mix of established names and rising talent. Performances built on record-level output and late finishes often accelerate a fighter’s trajectory as matchmakers evaluate who can sustain that kind of pace against higher competition. McMillen’s effort positions him for continued upward movement.
Montes absorbed significant volume and continued to engage even as the strike disparity grew. His willingness to trade kept the bout physical and forced McMillen to maintain focus through every exchange. Both athletes leave Oklahoma City with clear data from a high-output main card opener that tested durability and decision-making under constant pressure.
McMillen’s path forward will center on building from this dominant win and proving he can replicate the same pace against ranked opposition. Maintaining the striking volume while refining defensive awareness will be key as he moves deeper into the UFC roster. Montes faces the challenge of recovering from a tough setback and identifying ways to disrupt an opponent’s relentless forward pressure in future bouts.
The Oklahoma City main card delivered an energetic start with this featherweight contest. McMillen’s combination of accuracy, power, and unmatched output ultimately proved too much, leading to the third-round stoppage.
As the featherweight ranks continue to develop, results like this one help define the next wave of contenders. McMillen leaves with another victory and a clear demonstration of his strengths, while Montes gains experience against a high-volume prospect. Both men will look to the next chapter after a night that concluded inside three rounds.
