Marcus McGhee
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Marcus Julius McGhee (born May 7, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of October 14, 2025, he is #15 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
Infobox
Born
Marcus Julius McGhee (1990-05-07) May 7, 1990 (age 35)Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other names
The Maniac
Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division
Bantamweight (2020–present)Featherweight (2021)
Reach
69 in (175 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Team
MMA Lab
Years active
2020–present
Total
5
Wins
3
By knockout
2
By submission
1
By decision
1
Losses
2
University
Glendale Community College
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
12 matches
By knockout
10 wins
8
2 losses
0
By submission
By submission
12 matches
By submission
10 wins
1
2 losses
1
By decision
By decision
12 matches
By decision
10 wins
1
2 losses
1
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
10–2
Opponent
Petr Yan
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder
Date
July 26, 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Jonathan Martinez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 309
Date
November 16, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Gastón Bolaños
Method
TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
Date
January 13, 2024
Round
3
Time
3:29
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
JP Buys
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos
Date
August 12, 2023
Round
1
Time
2:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Journey Newson
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón
Date
April 29, 2023
Round
2
Time
2:03
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Catchweight (140 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Luciano Ramos
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
LFA 149
Date
January 6, 2023
Round
3
Time
1:39
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Abe Sellers
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Goat Promotions: Cowboys vs. Cajuns 3
Date
November 10, 2022
Round
3
Time
0:24
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Notes
Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
4–1
Opponent
Rafael do Nascimento
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
LFA 135
Date
July 8, 2022
Round
1
Time
3:12
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Rodney Mondala
Method
KO (punch)
Event
RUF 47
Date
May 14, 2022
Round
1
Time
0:58
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Raphael Montini de Lima
Method
KO (punches)
Event
RUF 42
Date
July 31, 2021
Round
2
Time
1:57
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Return to Bantamweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Ricky Maynez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
RUF 40
Date
April 25, 2021
Round
2
Time
3:51
Location
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Notes
Featherweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Nick Alwag
Method
KO (punch)
Event
RUF 38
Date
February 15, 2020
Round
1
Time
1:13
Location
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Notes
Bantamweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 10–2 | Petr Yan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder | July 26, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 10–1 | Jonathan Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 309 | November 16, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Gastón Bolaños | TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 | January 13, 2024 | 3 | 3:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 8–1 | JP Buys | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos | August 12, 2023 | 1 | 2:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Journey Newson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón | April 29, 2023 | 2 | 2:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 6–1 | Luciano Ramos | TKO (punches) | LFA 149 | January 6, 2023 | 3 | 1:39 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Abe Sellers | TKO (punches) | Goat Promotions: Cowboys vs. Cajuns 3 | November 10, 2022 | 3 | 0:24 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Rafael do Nascimento | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFA 135 | July 8, 2022 | 1 | 3:12 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Rodney Mondala | KO (punch) | RUF 47 | May 14, 2022 | 1 | 0:58 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Raphael Montini de Lima | KO (punches) | RUF 42 | July 31, 2021 | 2 | 1:57 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 2–0 | Ricky Maynez | TKO (punches) | RUF 40 | April 25, 2021 | 2 | 3:51 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Nick Alwag | KO (punch) | RUF 38 | February 15, 2020 | 1 | 1:13 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur record
5 matches
5 matches
Amateur record breakdown
5 matches
Amateur record breakdown
3 wins
Col 3
2 losses
By knockout
By knockout
Amateur record breakdown
By knockout
Amateur record breakdown
2
Col 3
0
By submission
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
By submission
Amateur record breakdown
1
Col 3
1
By decision
By decision
Amateur record breakdown
By decision
Amateur record breakdown
0
Col 3
1
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 5 matches | 3 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–2
Opponent
Stephen Esparza-Owens
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Iron Boy MMA 13
Date
November 17, 2018
Round
1
Time
2:16
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Notes
Won the Iron Boy MMA Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–2
Opponent
Shawn Garrett
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
World Fighting Federation 40
Date
October 27, 2018
Round
3
Time
0:35
Location
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–2
Opponent
Moe Ismail
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Duel for Domination 13
Date
September 12, 2015
Round
1
Time
0:39
Location
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
0–2
Opponent
Derrick Brown
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
KOTC: Alliance
Date
May 26, 2014
Round
3
Time
3:00
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Notes
Featherweight debut.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
0–1
Opponent
Joshua Medina
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Rage in the Cage 163
Date
October 20, 2012
Round
1
Time
2:55
Location
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Notes
Lightweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 3–2 | Stephen Esparza-Owens | KO (punch) | Iron Boy MMA 13 | November 17, 2018 | 1 | 2:16 | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Won the Iron Boy MMA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–2 | Shawn Garrett | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Fighting Federation 40 | October 27, 2018 | 3 | 0:35 | Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | |
| Win | 1–2 | Moe Ismail | TKO (punches) | Duel for Domination 13 | September 12, 2015 | 1 | 0:39 | Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Derrick Brown | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Alliance | May 26, 2014 | 3 | 3:00 | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Joshua Medina | Submission (armbar) | Rage in the Cage 163 | October 20, 2012 | 1 | 2:55 | Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | Lightweight debut. |
References
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