Keita Calls Out McMillen After Noche UFC Thriller

Losene Keita has issued a challenge to Tommy McMillen following McMillen's comeback win at Noche UFC 4 this past Saturday.

McMillen survived a knockdown against Marwan Rahiki before rallying to drop his opponent and take a unanimous decision. Both fighters earned Fight of the Night bonuses for the bantamweight scrap in Glendale. Keita, watching from afar, posted on X that he wants to test McMillen's durability. "Let me test that chin," Keita wrote, per BJPenn.com. "Let's see if it holds up."

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Keita Fresh Off First-Round Knockout At UFC Paris

The callout comes after Keita stopped Muhammad Naimov in the opening round at UFC Paris, a crucial bounce-back performance following a split decision loss to Nathaniel Wood. That setback marked Keita's second pro defeat, but the performance bonus from the Naimov knockout helped restore momentum. McMillen, meanwhile, told reporters he delivers for the fans regardless of how they feel about his brash persona. He pointed out that he fought Rahiki just seven weeks after setting a world record and collecting a $100,000 bonus, taking on an opponent with a 100 percent knockout finish rate.

Keita hinted that fight news is coming soon, which likely rules out an immediate booking with McMillen. Still, the matchup could appeal to hardcore fans if both fighters remain on winning streaks. McMillen's willingness to fight frequently and Keita's finishing power would make for an intriguing clash at 135 pounds.

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• BJPenn — Losene Keita vows to chin check Tommy McMillen following Noche UFC thriller: “Let’s see if it holds up”