TLDR
- Tommy McMillen defeated Marwan Rahiki by decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-27 at Noche UFC in Arizona
- McMillen was knocked down by an uppercut in the second round but survived Rahiki’s finish attempts
- McMillen dominated the third round and knocked Rahiki down before attempting submissions
- The Arizona native improved his undefeated record to 12-0 with the victory
- McMillen announced plans to fight again on December 12 in Las Vegas
Sources: youtube.com | mmafighting.com
Tommy McMillen improved his undefeated record to 12-0 after defeating Marwan Rahiki by decision at Noche UFC on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. The judges scored the featherweight bout 29-28, 29-28, and 29-27 in favor of McMillen.
The Arizona native fought in front of his home crowd in a contest that featured multiple knockdowns and submission attempts from both fighters. McMillen had to overcome serious adversity in the second round to secure the win.
Rahiki Nearly Finishes Fight in Second Round
McMillen controlled the early action with a takedown to open the fight. After Rahiki returned to his feet, both fighters traded heavy punches throughout the first round.
McMillen landed a stiff left hook early in the second round that hurt Rahiki. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Rahiki connected with a powerful uppercut that dropped McMillen to the canvas.
Rahiki followed up with multiple knees and strikes as he tried to finish the fight. McMillen entered survival mode and defended against the onslaught despite being in serious danger.
Tommy McMillen says he is "nonchalant" about his win ðŸ˜
"I had fun tonight, that was sick as f*ck. It just felt like I was just scrapping in a f*cking playground with this kid. It was fun.
Even when I got up and I was rocked I was talking to him. I said 'let's go, are you… pic.twitter.com/TmANg4AWk3
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 12, 2026
As the second round continued, Rahiki began to tire. This allowed McMillen to recover and start landing his own strikes before the round ended.
McMillen Dominates Final Round
The third round saw McMillen take control of the fight. Both fighters briefly engaged in grappling exchanges before returning to striking.
McMillen landed a hard shot that put Rahiki down to the canvas. He immediately attempted a submission and continued attacking with ground strikes.
Rahiki defended well against the submission attempts and survived until the final bell. McMillen’s third-round performance was enough to win the fight on all three scorecards.
“He had a pretty good second round, busted me up a little bit but I knew I could out dog him,” McMillen said after the fight. He addressed the Arizona crowd and expressed his readiness for another fight.
McMillen told the audience he plans to fly to Las Vegas and be ready for his next bout on December 12. He also mentioned his hope to earn another $100,000 performance bonus.
The victory keeps McMillen’s undefeated streak alive as one of the promising young fighters on the UFC roster. The fight featured multiple momentum swings and dramatic moments across all three rounds.
Both featherweights showed toughness and determination throughout the contest. Each fighter had moments where they appeared close to finishing the fight but neither could secure a stoppage.
McMillen’s ability to recover from the second-round knockdown proved crucial to his victory. His strong finish in the third round convinced the judges to award him the decision.
