Tommy “Gun” McMillen is becoming one of the most talked-about young prospects in the UFC featherweight division. The American fighter is undefeated at 12-0 in professional MMA and has already won his first three UFC fights. His latest victory at UFC Noche further strengthened his reputation as a rising contender.McMillen’s journey began long before he reached the UFC. The Great Falls, Montana, native started wrestling at just three years old and boxing at six. As a high school senior, he reportedly went 52-0. Just three years later, he is an undefeated UFC fighter with a growing list of impressive performances and bonuses.
Who is Tommy “Gun” McMillen?
Tommy “Gun” McMillen was born on December 15, 1997, in Great Falls, Montana. The 28-year-old competes at featherweight, where fighters compete at 145 pounds.McMillen was introduced to combat sports at a very young age. He started wrestling when he was only three. His father later helped him develop his boxing skills from the age of six.His early wrestling background became an important part of his development. McMillen went 10-0 as an amateur before turning professional. He continued his unbeaten run on the regional MMA circuit.His performances eventually earned him an opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series. McMillen secured his UFC contract after defeating David Mgoyan.The move to Arizona played another major role in his career. McMillen trains at MMA Lab in Phoenix. The gym has helped him sharpen his striking and overall MMA game. He has also trained alongside UFC names such as Sean O’Malley and worked with Tim Welch.McMillen made his UFC debut in April 2026. He quickly showed why he was considered a prospect to watch.He won his first three UFC appearances and improved his professional record to 12-0. His performances have also brought financial rewards. He earned a $100,000 post-fight bonus for his win over Manolo Zecchini and another $100,000 bonus following his victory over Alberto Montes.The Montes fight was particularly memorable. McMillen landed 252 significant strikes in the three-round contest. That figure broke Nate Diaz’s previous UFC record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round fight.His high-volume striking has become one of the biggest features of his game. McMillen constantly applies pressure and throws combinations at a rapid pace. He also has the finishing ability to end fights before the final bell.His UFC run continued with a victory over Marwan Rahiki at UFC Noche. The win kept his perfect professional record intact and added another important result to his young UFC career.At 12-0, McMillen has yet to taste defeat as a professional. His rise has made him one of the featherweight division’s young names to watch. His combination of wrestling experience, boxing skills, relentless pressure and finishing ability has helped him attract attention early in his UFC career.