MCMILLEN AND RAHIKI CLASH AT UFC NOCHE FIGHTERS' HOTEL

Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki, both undefeated featherweight prospects, engaged in a physical altercation at a UFC Noche fighters' hotel in Glendale, Arizona, ahead of their scheduled bout this weekend. A video of the incident showed the two fighters pushing each other after a heated exchange, with McMillen telling Rahiki not to touch him. Security separated the pair before either sustained injury.

McMillen, who holds an 11-0 record, described the confrontation during UFC Noche media day, stating he encountered Rahiki in an lift and immediately confronted him. McMillen said Rahiki was accompanied by eight teammates whilst he was with his brother John and striking coach JJ. According to McMillen's account, he pushed Rahiki away after the fighter attempted to touch him. The altercation appeared to stem from pre-fight trash talk between the two competitors, though McMillen did not specify what initially triggered the heated run-in.

Rahiki, who competes with a 9-0 record, has stated he expects to finish the fight in the first or second round, citing McMillen's tendency to make crucial mistakes during bouts. Rahiki, aged 24, has suggested his youth provides an advantage over the 28-year-old McMillen. Both fighters will settle their dispute in the octagon this weekend as part of the Noche UFC card.