TLDR
- Tommy McMillen landed 252 strikes in 13 minutes and 29 seconds, breaking the UFC three-round record
- The previous record of 238 strikes was set by Nate Diaz against Donald Cerrone in December 2011
- McMillen stopped Alberto Montes by TKO at 3:29 of round three at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, 2026
- McMillen threw over 500 total strikes during the fight, averaging nearly 19 strikes per minute
- The undefeated featherweight improved his record to 11-0 overall and 2-0 in the UFC
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Tommy McMillen set a new UFC record at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, 2026, landing 252 strikes during his third-round stoppage of Alberto Montes. The undefeated featherweight broke a record that had stood for nearly 15 years.
The previous record of 238 strikes belonged to Nate Diaz, who set the mark against Donald Cerrone in December 2011. McMillen surpassed that total by 14 strikes despite his fight ending 91 seconds before the final bell.
The fight took place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and ended at 3:29 of the third round. According to UFC research analyst Michael Carroll, McMillen landed his record number of strikes in just 13 minutes and 29 seconds of action.
McMillen threw more than 500 total strikes during the contest. He averaged nearly 19 strikes per minute, a pace rarely seen in UFC competition.
Constant Pressure From Start to Finish
McMillen attacked from the opening bell, moving forward and cutting off the cage. He landed combinations to the head and body while mixing in takedowns, elbows, knees, and uppercuts.
Montes (12-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) fought back throughout the contest. The Venezuelan landed hard counters and even knocked McMillen down during the first round.
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McMillen quickly recovered after being dropped and continued his relentless pace. He reclaimed the center of the octagon and pushed Montes back to the fence.
The second round followed a similar pattern. Montes looked for power shots while McMillen overwhelmed him with volume and body work.
By the end of the second round, Montes showed visible effects from the accumulated damage. He entered the third round struggling to keep up with McMillen’s pace.
McMillen did not slow down in the final round. He continued attacking with uppercuts, body shots, and knees from close range.
Referee Steps In During Final Round
Montes went down early in the third round after eating a combination of uppercuts and body shots. He returned to his feet but could not stop McMillen’s attacks.
The referee determined Montes was no longer defending himself effectively. He stopped the fight at 3:29 of round three, giving McMillen the TKO victory.
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping called McMillen “an absolute superstar” during the broadcast. Bisping praised the fighter’s performance throughout the contest.
After the fight, McMillen called for a quick turnaround. He asked UFC executives to book him against a Mexican opponent on September 12 in Arizona for Noche UFC.
McMillen trains alongside former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. He earned his UFC contract on September 2, 2025, by defeating David Mgoyan at Dana White’s Contender Series.
The 11-0 fighter has now won both of his UFC appearances. His previous octagon victory came before this record-breaking performance in Oklahoma City.
McMillen’s 252 strikes counted as strikes from distance and powerful strikes in the clinch and on the ground. UFC statistics separate these from less effective short strikes in controlling positions.
The fight had attracted attention throughout fight week. McMillen and Montes exchanged words and nearly came to blows during Friday’s weigh-ins before their scheduled bout.
