Tai Miller stopped Billy Ray Goff by knockout in the third round. Miller controlled the fight on the feet, where his striking dominance proved decisive throughout the bout.
Tai Miller stopped Billy Ray Goff by knockout in the third round on August 9, 2026, ending a striking battle that Miller controlled from start to finish.
Goff, who entered the fight at 9-4-0, is a 28-year-old switch-stance fighter standing five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach. He has been one of the more active offensive fighters in his division, averaging an impressive 7.51 significant strikes landed per minute with a 46 percent striking accuracy. He also contributes on the grappling side, averaging 1.75 takedowns per 15 minutes, though he registers no submission attempts to speak of. Despite those offensive tools, he could not find enough success on the feet to keep Miller off him over three rounds.
Miller imposed his striking game throughout the contest, building momentum across the first two rounds before putting Goff away in the third. The finish underscored Miller's ability to sustain pressure and convert accumulated damage into a definitive stoppage.
Why it matters
- Miller's striking dominance against a high-output opponent like Goff adds credibility to his finishing win
- Goff drops to 9-5-0, raising questions about where he fits in the divisional pecking order
- The third-round finish suggests Miller has both the patience to work through early exchanges and the power to close out a fight late
