Fighter details| Name | Marcus McGhee |
| Nickname | The Maniac |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | May 7, 1990 (35 years old) |
| Weight class | Bantamweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioMarcus McGhee – General Profile
Marcus “The Maniac” McGhee is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Born on May 7, 1990, in Detroit, Michigan, he currently fights out of Phoenix, Arizona, representing the MMA Lab. McGhee is known for his aggressive finish-first style, explosive power, and excitement-inducing octagon presence.
MMA Career
McGhee turned professional in 2020 and entered the UFC in 2023, quickly establishing himself with a series of finishes. He made a memorable debut by submitting Journey Newson via rear-naked choke. He followed up with highlight-reel knockouts: first with a right hook against JP Buys and then a spinning wheel kick and punches stoppage over Gastón Bolaños. McGhee has earned multiple Performance of the Night bonuses and sits on a multi-fight win streak.
Fighting Style
Standing at 5ʹ8″ with an orthodox stance, McGhee brings a blend of striking aggression and submission threat. With 8 knockout wins and a powerful submission in his profile, he is capable of ending fights decisively in both striking and grappling domains.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, McGhee has continued his rise in the UFC bantamweight rankings. His most recent victories include a unanimous decision win over Jonathan Martinez, showcasing improved persistence and fight IQ. Now ranked among the top 15 in the division, McGhee is on the radar for potential matchups that could propel him further into title contention.
Fights
5
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Yan |
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder |
U-DEC | |
| Jonathan Martinez |
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic |
U-DEC | |
| Gaston Bolanos |
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 3:29 |
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| J.P. Buys |
UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:19 |
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| Journey Newson |
UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 2:03 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 41.67% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-08-22 00:00:15
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Carlos Condit The Natural Born Killer | 32-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Jimmy Crute The Brute | 14-4 |
| Kaan Ofli Genghis | 13-4 |
| Roy Nelson Big Country | 24-20 |
| Alex Perez The Decision | 26-10 |
| Tim Elliott | 21-13 |
| Chael Sonnen | 31-17 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Don Frye The Predator | 20-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Iuri Alcantara Marajo | 35-11 |
| Urijah Faber The California Kid | 35-11 |
| Renan Barao The Baron | 34-10 |
| Jose Aldo Junior | 32-10 |
| Johnny Eduardo Pretinho | 28-13 |
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