Tommy McMillen's swagger attracts the most attention at Noche UFC. But there's an equally dangerous, albeit milder-mannered, prospect who shouldn't be overlooked. That's Marwan Rahiki, who enters with a 9-0 record and two stoppage victories so far in his UFC career.
McMillen and Rahiki, "Dana White's Contender Series" graduates, meet in a pivotal prospects clash. McMillen's commanding nature isn't distracting knowledgeable parties. The betting odds for their fight are among the closest at Noche UFC, with McMillen as a slight favorite.
People understand that Rahiki has the precision and power to punish the pressure fighter. "I see this fight ending in the first or second round. Probably a first-round knockout," Rahiki told CBS Sports.
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Rahiki respects his fellow undefeated fighter, although he feels the myth outweighs the man. "I don't think he's better than me," Rahiki said. "The hype and stuff; I'm taking my time.
I understand what he's doing. He's 28; he needs to catch up... but this is not the matchup he wants." Rahiki doesn't mind being overlooked. It's nothing new for a fighter just two years into his professional career.
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