McMillen, Rahiki Separated in Hotel Blowup Before Noche UFC 4

Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki had to be pulled apart by security after a heated hotel run-in just days before their unbeaten featherweight showdown at Noche UFC 4.

The confrontation happened in an elevator at the fighter hotel in Arizona, with McMillen (11-0) flanked by his brother and striking coach when he came face to face with Rahiki (9-0), who had eight teammates in tow. McMillen said he got in Rahiki's face and the two shoved each other before officials stepped in to separate them.

What Happened Between Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki

McMillen gave a detailed account of the incident at Noche UFC 4 media day, describing how the two camps collided in tight quarters. "I popped up here in the elevator and that's the first kid I saw," McMillen said. He said Rahiki "tried to touch me" before McMillen pushed him away, adding, "Security had to break it up."

This is not the first shot fired between the two featherweights. McMillen has already floated the idea of settling things with Rahiki in a parking lot, and he used the hotel run-in to needle his opponent again, saying he does not believe Rahiki is built for that kind of confrontation. Footage circulating from the scene shows both fighters trading words and light shoves as handlers and security moved to break things up.

Noche UFC 4 Fight Card Context

Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki meet Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, in a matchup that already carried finish-or-be-finished stakes before the hotel scuffle. McMillen has stopped 10 of his 11 career wins, while Rahiki has never gone to a judges' scorecard in nine professional fights. Both men own two finishes apiece through two UFC appearances, which is a big reason this featherweight pairing has drawn attention as a potential appetizer for the division's contenders' circle.

That finishing rate matters for anyone pricing this fight. Two unbeaten prospects who almost never see the final bell make for a matchup where live-underdog and method-of-victory markets tend to carry real value, and the genuine animosity here only raises the temperature on a fight that already looked like a stylistic collision. Sportsbooks price in professional respect on a card, but McMillen's public needling and now a physical run-in suggest he wants Rahiki fighting angry rather than sharp, a common tactic against an opponent with a perfect finishing streak of his own.

Nothing about the hotel incident is expected to affect the fight going forward. Both men are still on track to compete as scheduled at Noche UFC 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened between Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki?

Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki got into a heated confrontation in a hotel elevator days before their Noche UFC 4 fight, with security stepping in to separate the two undefeated featherweights after they shoved each other.

When do Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki fight?

Tommy McMillen (11-0) faces Marwan Rahiki (9-0) on Sept. 12 at Noche UFC 4, held at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Do Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki finish fights?

Yes, Tommy McMillen has finished 10 of his 11 career wins and Marwan Rahiki has never had one of his nine wins go to a judges' decision.