Rahiki Predicts First-Round McMillen Knockout

Marwan Rahiki plans to stop Tommy McMillen in the opening frame when the unbeaten featherweights meet at Noche UFC 4.

Rahiki told Sherdog he was stunned when the UFC booked him against McMillen for the Sept. 12 card at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. "I was just a fan. I was like, 'No way! Like really? Like seriously?'" he said. "I appreciate that from the UFC. Calling me out for a fight like this, lets me know that they care and they can see the potential of a superstar."

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Rahiki's Striking Advantage Over McMillen

The 9-0 prospect broke down where he holds the edge over his 11-0 opponent, citing superior speed and power. "To be honest with you, I think my striking skill is just so much better," Rahiki said. "I'll be quicker than anyone that he ever faced. I'll be more powerful than anyone he ever faced, bigger than anyone he ever faced and that's gonna play a big factor in this fight."

Rahiki stated his finish would come early and warrant a ranked opponent next. "I'm just gonna knock him out. That's all I can think of," he told the outlet. "I think I go out there and knock him out in the first round. That's my plan. Just put everybody on notice. Hopefully the next one will be someone ranked, then get up there as soon as possible."

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The featherweight bout airs Saturday night as part of the UFC's annual Mexican Independence Day celebration card.

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• Sherdog — Marwan Rahiki makes bold Tommy McMillen prediction: ‘I’m just gonna knock him out’