Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Marcus McGhee
10-1
Age
35
Height
5'8"
Weight
1356 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
08:13
Gym
The MMA Lab
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 1
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
90%
Bonuses
3
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Detroit, United States
Last Fight2025-07-26
PY
L - Petr Yan
KO/TKOR2 3:29
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Merab DvalishviliDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GB
vs Gaston Bolanos
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 3:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 3:29
WIN
JB
vs JP Buys
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:19
WIN
JN
vs Journey Newson
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:03
LOSS
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.1/min
Grappling
0.46 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Marcus adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
45%
⭐Other
Counters
45%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 273% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.1) and Strike Def% (65%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 90% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 1 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (64% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#20 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc92%
Clinch
58% acc4%
Ground
71% acc4%
Striking Differential+3.23/min
6.06 landed/min2.83 absorbed/min
6.06
Landed/Min
2.83
Absorbed/Min
1.37
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed199
Sig. Strikes Attempted412
Key Insights
Marcus is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Dominant exchange ratio (2.1:1).
Strong defense at 65%.
High KD rate (1.37/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
2
Total
3
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.46
TD / 15min
0.46
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
3
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
6
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.46/15min).
Elite TD defense (100%).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
398
2.14
Ratio
Absorbed
186
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
64%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.14x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 64% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
0:12
R3 Control
0:08
R1 to Final
-25%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-10.1pp
Body
+6.5pp
Leg
+3.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#11
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#2
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#4
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#44
of 52
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#3
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2706
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights