Tommy McMillen hospitalized after possible overdose in Scottsdale nightclub
MMA Fighting • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Tommy McMillen was taken to a hospital on November 12 after a possible overdose. The UFC fighter was found unresponsive in the bathroom of the nightclub 'Cake' in Scottsdale, Arizona. A white powdery substance was noted near him, leading officers to administer Narcan before his transport to the hospital, where he was reported in stable condition. McMillen, a protégé of Sean O’Malley, has quickly risen as a notable fighter in the UFC's Contender Series, securing three wins and several performance bonuses since debuting in 2025.
- •McMillen unresponsive at Cake nightclub in Scottsdale, AZ.
- •Narcan was administered before hospital transport.
- •He is in stable condition following hospitalization.
- •McMillen has three UFC victories since 2025.
- •He is a protégé of former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley.
- 6:45 PMMMA Fighting — Report: Tommy McMillen taken to the hospital after a possible overdose
"Tommy McMillen | (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Tommy McMillen was taken to the hospital after a possible overdose. Per a report by TMZ Sports, on Sunday, McMillen was rushed to a local hospital after being found unresponsive in the nightclub “Cake” in Scottsdale, AZ. McMillen was reportedly found in the bathroom with a white, powdery substance on the ground near him, prompting responding officers to administer Narcan — an opioid antagonist — before taking him to the hospital, where he was in stable condition upon checking him in. The protege of former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, McMillen is one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season of Contender Series, and has already amassed three wins in the UFC, earning a bonus for each one. His action-first style quickly made McMillen a fan favorite, as has the rockstar personality he’s embraced outside of the cage. The 28-year-old most recently defeated Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC in September, winning Fight of the Night.
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