Tommy McMillen will face Alberto Montes at UFC OKC on July 18. The matchup adds another bout to the card scheduled for Oklahoma City.
Unbeaten prospect Tommy "Gun" McMillen will square off against Alberto "The Promise" Montes at UFC OKC on July 18, adding another matchup to the card set for Oklahoma City.
McMillen, 28, enters the bout with a perfect 10-0-0 record, representing Fight Ready out of the United States. The six-foot orthodox striker carries a 74-inch reach and has put up eye-catching numbers in his UFC appearances, landing an remarkable 9.87 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy. He has yet to attempt a takedown or submission in his UFC career, making his intentions inside the cage unmistakably clear.
Montes, also American-born, is 32 years old and brings a 12-1-0 record into the fight. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, "The Promise" is the shorter man but offsets that with pinpoint precision, connecting on 66 percent of his significant strikes — a notably high accuracy rate. What makes Montes a genuinely dangerous opponent is his submission threat: he averages 9.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, giving him a credible path to victory on the mat despite a lower striking output of 4.98 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- McMillen's unbeaten record and elite striking volume make him one of the more intriguing undefeated fighters on the roster
- Montes carries a serious submission game that directly challenges McMillen's stand-and-bang style
- The stark stylistic contrast — a high-volume striker versus a high-attempt submission specialist — sets up a compelling clash of approaches
- A win for either fighter would strengthen their divisional standing and keep them in contention for a ranked opponent
