Marcus McGhee

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 July 11, 2026, he is #10 in the Meta UFC bantamweight rankings.

Early life McGhee was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised by his single mother, as his father spent most of his life in prison.

Mixed martial arts career Early career As an amateur, McGhee had a 3–2 record, winning his final three fights consecutively and capturing the Iron Boy MMA Featherweight Championship. He turned pro in 2020, compiling a 6–1 record in his first seven professional fights.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his promotional debut, as a late replacement for Brian Kelleher, who was forced to withdraw, McGhee faced Journey Newson in a 140 pounds catchweight bout on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 45. McGhee won the fight via a rear-naked choke in the second round. This win earning him the Performance of the Night award.

McGhee was scheduled to face Gastón Bolaños on August 12, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 51. However, Bolaños withdrew due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by JP Buys. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. This win earned him his second consecutive Performance of the Night award.

The bout between McGhee and Bolaños was rescheduled for January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round. This win earning his third straight Performance of the Night award.

McGhee faced Jonathan Martinez on November 26, 2024, at UFC 309. He won the fight via unanimous decision, the first decision victory of his career.

McGhee faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan on July 26, 2025, at UFC on ABC 9. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

McGhee was scheduled to face Jakub Wikłacz on June 6, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 278. However, Wikłacz pulled out in early May due to injury and was replaced by John Yannis. McGhee won the fight by unanimous decision.

McGhee was scheduled to face Bernardo Sopaj on October 3, 2026 at UFC 332. However, Sopaj pulled out due to injury just three days before the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Anthony Romero in a featherweight bout. McGhee won the fight by technical knockout at the end of the first round.

Personal life McGhee currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. He is married with four kids.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Iron Boy MMA Iron Boy MMA Featherweight Championship (One time) MMA Fighting 2023 Third Team MMA All-Star Phoenix New Times – Best of Phoenix 2024: Boomtown 2024 Best Cannabis Athlete

Mixed martial arts record

|Win |align=center|12–2 |Anthony Romero |TKO (punches) |UFC 332 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:57 |Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

|Win |align=center|10–1 |Jonathan Martinez |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 309 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |New York City, New York, United States

|Win |align=center|6–1 |Luciano Ramos |TKO (punches) |LFA 149 | |align=center|3 |align=center|1:39 |Chandler, Arizona, United States

|Win |align=center|4–0 |Rodney Mondala |KO (punch) |RUF 47 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:58 |Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|Win |align=center|3–0 |Raphael Montini de Lima |KO (punches) |RUF 42 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:57 |Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|Win |align=center|2–0 |Ricky Maynez |TKO (punches) |RUF 40 | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:51 |Glendale, Arizona, United States

|Win |align=center|1–0 |Nick Alwag |KO (punch) |RUF 38 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:13 |Glendale, Arizona, United States |

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Amateur record

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See also List of current UFC fighters List of male mixed martial artists

References

External links Marcus McGhee at UFC

Marcus McGhee

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