Fighter

Marcus McGhee

"The Maniac"

11-2-0#15Bantamweight★ 3bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-2

11-2-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Benardo Sopaj

UFCUFC 332: Silva vs Wang·Saturday, October 3, 2026

Marcus McGhee holds a professional MMA record of 11-2-0. Marcus McGhee has won 11 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Marcus McGhee lands 5.44 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.24 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 6, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1990-05-07
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA

2018Champion · Iron Boy MMA · featherweight
Amateur MMA 3-2 · Record

Camp

The MMA Lab · Glendale (Phoenix metro), Arizona, US
MMA LAB · Glendale, Arizona, US

Coaches

John Crouch · Head coach

Training partners

Kyler Phillips

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power93

Punch speed97

Kick speed95

Accuracy96

Takedowns67

Ground striking52

Submissions89

Chin92

Body strength82

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 5-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.44per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.64per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.24per 15 min

11% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

See every fight's numbers

Where they rank

All-time boards where Marcus McGhee sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Marcus McGhee has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

All-time bonus leaders →

Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marcus McGhee earns per fight.

Marcus McGhee's salary & career earnings →

Upcoming

UFCUFC 332: Silva vs WangOct 3, 2026
vs Benardo SopajBantamweight

Career history

WIN
vs John Yannis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim· Jun 6, 2026· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 10-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Petr Yan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFCUFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 19-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gaston Bolanos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 7-4
TKO
R2 · 3:29
POTN
WIN
vs JP Buys
UFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 9-6
TKO
R1 · 2:19
POTN
WIN
vs Journey Newson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon· Apr 29, 2023· Catchweight· 7-1 vs 10-5
SUB
R2 · 2:03
POTN
WIN
vs Luciano Ramos
LFA 149: Bunes vs. Horiuchi· Jan 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 8-8
TKO
R2 · 1:39
WIN
vs Abe Sellers
Cowboys vs. Cajuns 3· Nov 10, 2022· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 4-5
TKO
R3 · 0:24
LOSS
vs Rafael do Nascimento
LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis· Jul 8, 2022· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:12
WIN
vs Rodney Mondala
RUF 47· May 14, 2022· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 6-5
TKO
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Raphael Montini
RUF 42: Road to ONE· Jul 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 6-4
TKO
R2 · 1:57
WIN
vs Ricky Maynez
RUF MMA 40: Ft Road to ONE· Apr 25, 2021· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 3:51
WIN
vs Nick Alwag
RUF MMA 38: Valentine's Day Massacre· Feb 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 1:13

Official UFC Ranking

Marcus McGhee's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #15 Bantamweight
Meta rank: #10 Bantamweight
Peak: #12 Bantamweight
First ranked: Nov 19, 2024
Times ranked: 61

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1757▲21
Peak: 1757Jun 6, 2026
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Marcus McGhee fight next?

Marcus McGhee fights Benardo Sopaj on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.

What is Marcus McGhee's record?

Marcus McGhee's professional MMA record is 11-2-0.

Who is Marcus McGhee fighting next?

Marcus McGhee's next opponent is Benardo Sopaj at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.

Who did Marcus McGhee fight last?

Marcus McGhee most recently fought John Yannis at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim on Saturday, June 6, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Marcus McGhee fight in?

Marcus McGhee fights at Bantamweight.

Is Marcus McGhee ranked in the UFC?

Marcus McGhee is currently ranked #15 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Marcus McGhee have?

Marcus McGhee has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Marcus McGhee won?

Marcus McGhee has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Marcus McGhee?

Marcus McGhee is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Marcus McGhee weigh?

Marcus McGhee weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Marcus McGhee's reach?

Marcus McGhee has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Marcus McGhee?

Marcus McGhee is 36 years old (born May 7, 1990).

Where is Marcus McGhee from?

Marcus McGhee is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY