McMillen's Coach Confirms Return After Nightclub Incident
Tommy McMillen is back in the gym training, according to his coach Tim Welch, just days after the unbeaten UFC featherweight was hospitalized following a medical emergency at a Scottsdale nightclub.
Welch posted the update on Instagram, writing that McMillen is "completely ok and training yesterday," BJPenn.com reports. The 28-year-old had been rushed to a local hospital after first responders found him unresponsive in a Cake nightclub bathroom and administered Narcan. McMillen was stabilized after a brief stay and has not publicly addressed the incident.
What's Next For McMillen At Featherweight
McMillen trains out of Arizona alongside former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley. He earned his UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series in September 2025 and has stayed unbeaten through three Octagon appearances, opening with back-to-back knockouts before winning a decision over Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC in September.
The UFC has not issued a statement on the emergency. McMillen is expected to return to competition in 2027, though no opponent or date has been announced. He remains outside the featherweight top 15 but is considered a rising prospect in the division.
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