An anticipated featherweight clash at Noche UFC nearly boiled over days before fight night when undefeated prospects Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki engaged in a physical altercation at the fighter hotel in Glendale, Arizona.
Hotel Altercation Caught on Camera
Tensions between the two Saturday headliners escalated quickly during a chance encounter at the host hotel. Video footage captured by JTMedia on Instagram shows both men landing shoves before a group of onlookers and UFC security personnel separated them. The incident underscores the bad blood built up through pre-fight interviews.
McMillen’s Rapid Ascent
The 28-year-old McMillen has made an immediate impact since joining the roster, securing two stoppage victories and earning two performance bonuses. His breakout moment came at UFC Oklahoma City in July, where he delivered a record-breaking striking output en route to a finish over Alberto Montes.
Rahiki’s Unbeaten Run
Rahiki enters the bout with similar momentum, having finished both of his UFC opponents to date. The matchup represents a significant step up in competition for both fighters, with the winner positioned to climb the featherweight rankings.
The featured bout headlines Saturday’s fight card in Glendale, where the rivalry will finally be settled inside the Octagon.
