McMillen, Rahiki Trade Shoves Before Sept. 12 Noche UFC Fight
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 9
McMillen, Rahiki Trade Shoves Before Sept. 12 Noche UFC Fight
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 9
Summary
Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki had to be pulled apart at the fighter hotel after a heated run-in escalated into shoves ahead of Saturday’s Noche UFC card in Glendale, Arizona.
Video of the exchange showed multiple people and UFC security stepping in after weeks of back-and-forth comments between the undefeated featherweight prospects.
The flare-up adds tension to one of the card’s most anticipated bouts, with 28-year-old McMillen entering after two UFC finishes and two bonuses, including a striking showcase in July.
Rahiki has also finished both of his UFC opponents, turning the hotel confrontation into an early flashpoint before their scheduled meeting in the featured bout.