Tommy McMillen Breaks Silence Hours After Suspected Overdose Incident At Scottsdale Nightclub, Calls For UFC Fight

Tommy McMillen Calls for a UFC fight days after Scottsdale Nightclub overdose incident© NDTV Library

UFC featherweight Tommy McMillen has broken his silence after reportedly being found unresponsive inside a Scottsdale nightclub on Sunday. The undefeated fighter addressed his followers on social media, but his first public message did not even mention the incident. Instead, McMillen appeared eager to return to action, calling on the UFC for another opportunity. The 28-year-old posted a short message on Instagram. His response comes after reports and many fans raised concerns about his health online following the shocking incident in Arizona.

Tommy McMillen Calls For UFC Opportunity After Scottsdale Nightclub Incident

Tommy McMillen's Instagram message came after many reports emerged on Thursday that the UFC featherweight had been found unresponsive inside Cake, a nightclub in Scottsdale's Old Town district. The incident reportedly took place during the early hours of Sunday, November 9.

According to a Scottsdale Police Department spokesperson, officers found McMillen unresponsive inside a bathroom at the nightclub. They noticed a white, powdery substance on the ground near him before removing him from the bathroom and administering Narcan.

McMillen was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention and was reportedly in stable condition when police checked him in, with no apparent life-threatening complications.

Authorities have not publicly identified the substance found near the fighter and the exact circumstances behind his collapse also remain unclear, also no confirmed cause has been declared so far.

McMillen's camp had already attempted to reassure fans about his condition before his latest Instagram post as Tim Welch who has been his longtime coach at Red Hawk Academy in Arizona, shared a photograph of the fighter on Instagram Stories.

Welch accompanied the picture with a reassuring update, writing, “Tommy is completely OK and training yesterday.”

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani also shared a message from someone close to McMillen, confirming that the fighter was doing fine and had returned to training.

McMillen's latest social media activity suggests that he is eager to remain active inside the Octagon.

Tommy McMillen's UFC Record: Three Fights, Three Wins, Three Bonuses

Tommy McMillen has enjoyed an impressive start to his UFC career since earning his contract on Dana White's Contender Series in September 2025.

The American made his promotional debut in April, facing Manolo Zecchini in Las Vegas. He needed just one round to secure a stoppage victory and announce himself as a prospect to watch.

His second UFC appearance came in July against Alberto Montes in Oklahoma City. McMillen delivered another strong performance, securing a third-round TKO victory and improving his professional record to 11-0.

Both victories came with a major financial reward. According to the UFC's official website, McMillen received a $100,000 performance bonus for each fight.

His biggest test arrived at Noche UFC 4 in September, where he faced fellow undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki in Glendale.

McMillen faced adversity after being dropped by a left hook in the second round. However, he recovered and took control of the final round, earning a unanimous decision victory. The result also handed Rahiki the first professional defeat of his career.

The win extended McMillen's unbeaten record to 12-0, with 10 finishes. He was also among four fighters who received $100,000 bonuses at the event.