Marcus McGhee

"The Maniac"

MMA Record: 10-2-0
UFC Record: 4-1-0
Weight Class: Bantamweight (Ranked #15)
Fighting Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hometown: Detroit, United States
Trains at: The MMA Lab

Marcus McGhee "The Maniac" - UFC Fighter Profile

Marcus McGhee is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Bantamweight division and is ranked #15. Born in Detroit, United States, Marcus McGhee has compiled an MMA record of 10-2-0 with a UFC record of 4-1-0. Known for their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighting style, Marcus McGhee trains at The MMA Lab in Detroit, United States. With an ELO rating of 1065, Marcus McGhee ranks #321 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Marcus McGhee has 4 wins in the UFC. Marcus McGhee lands an average of 5.5 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.31 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Marcus McGhee, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the 135 lbs weight class, he is currently ranked #15 in the UFC's Bantamweight division. Known for his proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, McGhee has demonstrated a striking average of 5.5 significant strikes per minute and an accuracy rate of 45%. His opponents have managed to land an average of 3.64 strikes per minute against him, with McGhee's defense standing at 57%. Throughout his UFC career, McGhee has achieved notable victories over opponents such as Jonathan Martinez, who held an ELO rating of 1122. His most recent fights include a win against Journey Newson via rear naked choke in April 2023, followed by a knockout victory over JP Buys and Gaston Bolanos. However, his last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss against Petr Yan in July 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1122

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Bantamweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
May 07 1990
Age
35
Peak ELO
1077
ELO Rank
321 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
65-27-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1032.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
999.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.5
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
45%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.64
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.31
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
14%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Marcus McGhee Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-07-26 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Petr Yan U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-11-16 UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic Jonathan Martinez U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-01-13 UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 Gaston Bolanos KO/TKO Punches 2 3:29 Win
2023-08-12 UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos JP Buys KO/TKO Punch 1 2:19 Win
2023-04-29 UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon Journey Newson SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:03 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Marcus McGhee ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2025-07-26 Petr Yan 1165 Loss -12 1065
4 2024-11-16 Jonathan Martinez 1122 Win +19 1077
3 2024-01-13 Gaston Bolanos 1014 Win +20 1058
2 2023-08-12 JP Buys 955 Win +18 1038
1 2023-04-29 Journey Newson 972 Win +20 1020

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