Undefeated UFC featherweight Tommy McMillen has issued his first public statement following reports that he was hospitalised after a suspected overdose in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Rather than directly addressing the incident, the 28-year-old appears focused on getting back into the Octagon. McMillen took to Instagram on Thursday, November 12, with a brief message directed at the UFC: “Ready for a short notice call @ufc.” His post comes days after reports emerged that he was found unresponsive inside a bathroom at Cake nightclub in Scottsdale during the early hours of Sunday, November 9.
According to a report by TMZ, responding officers found a white, powdery substance near McMillen and administered Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, before he was transported to hospital. The Scottsdale Police Department confirmed that McMillen was unresponsive but still breathing when officers found him. He was reportedly in stable condition at the hospital, with no apparent life-threatening complications.
McMillen’s coach, Tim Welch, also provided an update following the reports, reassuring fans that the fighter was doing well. Welch shared a message on social media describing McMillen as “completely OK” and confirmed that he had already returned to training. However, McMillen’s own statement did not directly address the reported incident. He neither confirmed nor denied the overdose reports, choosing instead to express his willingness to accept another UFC fight at short notice. The exact circumstances surrounding his hospitalisation have not been publicly established. The substance reportedly found near him has also not been identified.
The 28-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to his UFC career since earning his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2025. McMillen currently holds an undefeated professional record of 12-0, including three consecutive victories inside the UFC. He made his promotional debut against Manolo Zecchini in April, securing a stoppage victory before following it with another impressive win over Alberto Montes.
His most recent appearance came against fellow undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC 4 in September. McMillen earned a unanimous decision victory after three rounds, with both fighters receiving Fight of the Night honors. He has now collected a performance bonus in each of his three UFC appearances, further establishing himself as one of the promotion’s exciting featherweight prospects.
McMillen’s latest message suggests that he is eager to return to competition, but no opponent or date has been confirmed for his next appearance. Despite his willingness to accept a short-notice opportunity, the circumstances surrounding his recent hospitalization are likely to remain a major talking point as fans await further updates. For now, the undefeated prospect appears keen to move forward with his UFC career after a worrying few days.
