Tommy McMillen Hospitalized After Arizona Incident
Police officers administered Narcan to UFC featherweight Tommy McMillen after finding him unresponsive in an Arizona nightclub bathroom on Sunday evening, bloodyelbow.com reported.
The 28-year-old fighter was rushed to a local hospital in a stable condition after officers discovered a white powdery substance next to his body at Cake nightclub, according to TMZ Sports reports cited by bloodyelbow.com. Medical personnel do not expect him to suffer any life-threatening complications from the suspected overdose.
McMillen carries a three-fight win streak in the premier promotion, following a unanimous decision victory over Marwan Rahiki in September in a bout that contenders viewed as a Fight of the Year candidate.
Coach Tim Welch Provides Status Update
Head coach Tim Welch addressed the 28-year-old fighter’s condition on Instagram after news outlets broke the story on Thursday afternoon.
“Tommy is completely ok and was training yesterday,” Welch wrote in a post on Instagram.
Neither McMillen nor his management team have released a public statement regarding the Sunday incident. Ultimate Fighting Championship officials have not responded to inquiries about the situation.
McMillen approaches featherweight rankings amid uncertain return
McMillen stands on the verge of the featherweight rankings following his September victory. The fighter has previously discussed his multi-day post-fight celebrations during interviews about his lifestyle outside the promotion.
Promotion officials have not announced a timeline for McMillen’s potential return to the Octagon.
Where the incident occurred and police response
Where did the incident take place?
Police found McMillen unresponsive inside the bathroom of Cake, a nightclub located in Arizona, on Sunday evening.
What medical intervention did police use?
Responding police officers administered Narcan at the scene after observing a white powdery substance next to his body.
Who is McMillen’s head coach?
Tim Welch provided an update on Instagram confirming the fighter returned to training.
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