- Tommy McMillen vs Alberto Montes Fight Preview
- UFC Event in Oklahoma City
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
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On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Tommy McMillen will face off against Alberto Montes in the Octagon at UFC Oklahoma City. McMillen enters this matchup as a slight favorite with odds of -125, while Montes is at +105.
Tommy “Gun” McMillen boasts an unblemished record of 10-0-0. At 28 years old, he weighs 145 lbs, stands 6’0″, and possesses a reach of 74 inches. Alberto “The Promise” Montes, aged 32, matches him at 145 lbs but stands at 5’7″ with a reach of 69 inches. Montes looks to enhance his impressive record of 12-1-0. Analyzing their striking output, McMillen averages 9.87 significant strikes per minute, compared to Montes’ 5.26. While McMillen lands 53% of his strikes, Montes boasts a higher accuracy of 60%. In terms of defense, McMillen absorbs 5.54 significant strikes per minute, whereas Montes receives 4.44 strikes. Defensively, McMillen successfully deflects 58% of incoming strikes, while Montes manages to block 60% of attempts against him.
| UFC Oklahoma City Matchup | Tommy McMillen | Alberto Montes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -125 | +105 |
| Record | 10-0-0 | 12-1-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 9:29 | 6:39 |
| Height | 6’0″ | 5’7″ |
| Fight Weight | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
| Reach | 74″ | 69″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 9.87 | 5.26 |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 60% |
In terms of grappling, McMillen shows slightly less proficiency, achieving 0.70 takedowns per 3 rounds with a success rate of 10%. He defends against 83% of takedown attempts. In contrast, Montes matches McMillen’s finish rate at 10%, successfully blocking 77% of opponents’ takedowns. On the submission front, McMillen attempts 0.5 submissions per 15 minutes, while Montes is active with 6.8 submission attempts in the same timeframe.
In his most recent outing, Tommy McMillen faced Manolo Zecchini, securing a victory with a body knee strike in the first round. Zecchini landed 21 out of 64 total strikes during the fight, while McMillen delivered 76 strikes out of 138. Significant strikes saw Zecchini scoring 20 from 61, or 32% accuracy, with 14 out of 48 directed at the head. Meanwhile, McMillen showcased better accuracy, landing 74 of 134 significant strikes for 55%. He also scored 51 of 98 aimed at the head, with most strikes being thrown from a distance (95% for Zecchini and 83% for McMillen).
Alberto Montes’ last match saw him victorious against Ricky Turcios via an anaconda choke in the second round. Turcios achieved a remarkable 90% connection on significant strikes from distance, while Montes had a solid 81% accuracy on his distant attempts. Montes landed 55% of his significant strikes overall, totaling 32 out of 58, with 19 aimed at the head. Turcios managed 22 out of 60 significant strikes in the same bout, achieving 14 out of 51 targeted at the head. In total strikes, Turcios recorded 36 out of 74, while Montes landed 39 of 65 attempts.
Noteworthy Fights to Watch
Another exciting matchup on the card includes Austin Bashi versus Jose Delgado. Bashi seeks to improve his stellar record of 14-1-0. The 24-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and stands 5’6″ tall with a reach of 70″. Delgado, at 28 years old, is taller at 5’11” and has a record of 11-2-0. He also weighs 145 lbs and boasts a reach of 74″. When grappling, Bashi takes opponents to the ground 7.81 times every 15 minutes, while Delgado manages 1.51 takedowns per 3 rounds. In terms of striking, Bashi connects on 1.75 strikes per minute with a 47% success rate, while Delgado excels with 7.48 landed strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 54%.
The fight between Seokhyeon Ko and Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani is another that promises excitement. Lebosnoyani, with a record of 10-2-0, stands 5’11” tall and weighs 170 lbs, achieving a reach of 72″. Ko, a 32-year-old southpaw, is slightly shorter at 5’10” and weighs the same at 170 lbs, with a reach spanning 71 inches. In terms of grappling, Lebosnoyani defends 10% of the takedowns against him with a success rate of 30% on his own attempts, while Ko successfully takes opponents down 63% of the time and defends against 75% of takedowns. In striking exchanges, Lebosnoyani absorbs 3.72 strikes/min, landing 4.77 strikes/min, while Ko enjoys less pressure, taking 1.42 strikes/min and landing 2.73 per minute.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC showdown?
Prediction: Back Alberto Montes (+105)
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