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Rahiki vows rematch after tough loss to McMillen
22 Oct
Summary
- Marwan Rahiki seeks a rematch against Tommy McMillen.
- Rahiki accepted the previous fight on short notice.
- He aims for a ranked position by year-end.
Marwan Rahiki is focused on securing a rematch against Tommy McMillen after their closely contested fight at Noche UFC, which was a Fight of the Year contender. Rahiki acknowledged that while the loss stung, he learned valuable lessons and did not feel significantly defeated. He highlighted that he took the fight on very short notice, a factor he believes impacted his performance.
Rahiki dropped McMillen in the second round but could not secure a finish, with his own energy levels waning in the third round. He recognizes the need for greater discipline within fights, contrasting it with his consistent training regimen. Rahiki expressed his belief that their paths will cross again, potentially within two fights, and he is confident he will emerge victorious in a future encounter.
The Moroccan fighter has set ambitious goals for 2027, aiming for four fights and a year-end ranking. He specifically hopes to face McMillen again within that timeframe. Rahiki also indicated a potential return to the UFC in Sydney in February and expressed a desire to compete in Abu Dhabi, provided the climate is suitable for his performance.
