Marcus Julius McGhee
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's record was 3–2 while winning those 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.
The bout between McGhee and Bolaños was rescheduled for January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.
McGhee faced Jonathan Martinez on November 26, 2024, at UFC 309.
McGhee faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan on July 26, 2025, at UFC on ABC 9.
Personal life
McGhee currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
He is married with four kids.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Performance of the Night (Three times) vs.
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Iron Boy MMA
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Iron Boy MMA Featherweight Championship (One time)
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MMA Fighting
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2023 Third Team MMA All-Star
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Phoenix New Times – Best of Phoenix 2024: Boomtown
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2024 Best Cannabis Athlete
Mixed martial arts record
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|Loss
|align=center|10–2
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Petr Yan
|Decision (unanimous)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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|Win
|align=center|10–1
|Jonathan Martinez
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 309
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|9–1
|Gastón Bolaños
|TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
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|
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:29
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|8–1
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JP Buys
|KO (punch)
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|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:19
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7–1
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Journey Newson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:03
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|6–1
|Luciano Ramos
|TKO (punches)
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|
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:39
|Chandler, Arizona, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5–1
|Abe Sellers
|TKO (punches)
|Goat Promotions: Cowboys vs. Cajuns 3
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|align=center|3
|align=center|0:24
|Dallas, Texas, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|4–1
|Rafael do Nascimento
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:12
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Rodney Mondala
|KO (punch)
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|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Raphael Montini de Lima
|KO (punches)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|1:57
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Ricky Maynez
|TKO (punches)
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|align=center|2
|align=center|3:51
|Glendale, Arizona, United States
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|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Nick Alwag
|KO (punch)
|RUF 38
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:13
|Glendale, Arizona, United States
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Source:
Amateur record
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|Win
|align=center|3–2
|Stephen Esparza-Owens
|KO (punch)
|Iron Boy MMA 13
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:16
|Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
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|Win
|align=center|2–2
|Shawn Garrett
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|World Fighting Federation 40
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|align=center|3
|align=center|0:35
|Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
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|Win
|align=center|1–2
|Moe Ismail
|TKO (punches)
|Duel for Domination 13
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:39
|Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|0–2
|Derrick Brown
|Decision (unanimous)
|KOTC: Alliance
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Joshua Medina
|Submission (armbar)
|Rage in the Cage 163
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:55
|Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
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See also
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List of current UFC fighters
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List of male mixed martial artists
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