Marcus McGhee Looks Back on His Life Before Making It to the UFC | UFC Connected

From UFC Connected, bantamweight Marcus McGhee details his journey from a turbulent life - to the bright lights of the UFC. McGhee is set to face Gaston Bolaños this Saturday at UFC Vegas 84.
welterweight Mike Malott looks back on his many walks to the Octagon as coach before making his mark in the Octagon. Malott is set to face Neil Magny next at UFC 297.
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[@markcollard9326]

UFC is really knocking it out of the park with content like this. How could you not root for this guy?

[@jefreymikkelson5293]

Marcus expresses himself very well. Credit to his mother for getting out of the D, and to himself for creating a better life for his family.

[@theegonzo3325]

D town lo town mo town

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I ain't even gonna say anything about him looking 65..lol he's a sweetheart of a guy, he's super good, i'm glad he made it to the big show. I did pick him to win for the few fights that he's had, he hasn't let me down yet. I would like to see him drop the Maniac and lean into Marvelous Marcus McGhee, Maniac doesn't suit him.

[@robertm9490]

Amazing story of being dealt some bad cards in life and completely turning it all around! Love hearing stories like this!

[@oscaritio]

underrated fighter

[@SF_Native]

Caught his fight last weekend against Bolanos. What a beast with an inspiring story. I'll be keeping an eye on his future fights! Good luck brother.

[@shutah_cr]

He was already one of my newest favorites after watching his fights at UFC, now that I know some of his history, and how he behaves inside and outside the octagon, even more.

[@nooneion731]

i remember watching his ufc debut and was amazed not only by his skill but the respect he showed to his opponent after

[@Gfinished]

love it when they show love to the underrated fighters.

[@backabeyond]

I will always cheer for this dude.

[@666gnarlsbad]

What an amazing person. ❤from Carlsbad New Mexico

[@quasarleon4645]

Wish him all the best ... Dude's a Beast Fighter !

[@markcollard9326]

I'm loving his attitude, he seems like a well-grounded individual. I will root for him for his positive outlook.

[@OctagonOutcome]

Pulling for Marcus! Absolutely inspiring story! Cant imagine having such a childhood. Major respect, good luck tomorrow!!

[@ZA-7]

He really seems like a good person, nice attitude and skills, wish him the best!

[@dresc.8692]

Fool, I thought that was Katt Williams squaring up in the thumbnail 😂 mb

[@Gg-wh3vi]

I’m so happy that they have covered his story this quickly. What people don’t understand about a life of crime and gangs, is that you can’t say everything that has happened to you. And you will never be able to tell outsiders the worst. Especially the ones your close to. Because it’s so many times that if you mention who you are around, or what you have done, you understand that all the real enemies that will take your life are watching your success that will only live to end your life. And it’s many sins that you will never be able to share, for the safety of your freedom and existence. When I listen to Marcus there is a lot of crazier trials that he has had to stomach, that might never escape the mind. On top of that, even if you were able to share the truth, no one will believe you. I’m so fortunate to witness someone like him be able to miraculously make it out and deliver his message to as many people as he is able to.

[@ChangeElevenEleven]

Big ❤ Marcus . Love seeing people overcome adversity and leave them in the rear view 🙏🏼💯

[@markcollard9326]

100%

[@j-zilla964]

I am a fan of this guy! lets go

[@lemarkelly38]

This guy is an awesome Fighter!

[@divinenation22]

Winning in life. A good dude.

[@prod.deathwish]

his fighting style is so bad ass its like what you think youd look like fighting in a movie or something lol

[@thegigabytesphotographyvid3158]

This is one of the fewest fighters I follow on Instagram. I genuinely LOVE this dude and he is an amazing parent and God fearing man. He is grateful for life and it makes it too easy to love him. We shall be here when you become champion bro. Keep up.

[@MMA4ALL7]

this is why the UFC exists and is #1, the realest of the realest will show up, respect to mcghee!

[@Mystic_Hatter]

Marcus will become one of the UFC goats, just you wait!

[@davidasher22]

I like this guy! I hope he does well I. The UFC.

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

Easily 1 if the better series The UFC makes.

[@BirdhouseMMA]

Hope this guy makes it

[@chubblemunch]

Marcus is a beast. He's got a good KZbin channel too.

[@devinburkett9036]

This man truly has the *Heart* of a *Fighter!!!* He also has the *Face* for a *Fighter* as *well!!*

[@andrethevegan_]

Aye he skates too? rooting for you McGhee

[@franksantos4422]

High level body mind and spirit....best of all worlds champ

[@SkyjuiceMMA]

Does seem like a powerhouse for the division. Good story too. All the best to you brother 👊🏾

[@Guru-ue2yp]

I spotted Joe Riggs! Diesel!

[@Kas3-]

These are so damn cool. Wish him luck!

[@ryanhoward22]

Marcus is the truth 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@GiancarlosHernandez]

This man is truly grateful. Wow. Got my eyes watery🙏🏼 im happy for him truly am. God continue protect, guide & bless this man in Jesus Christ Holy Invincible name i pray Amen!✝️🧎🏻‍♂️🕊💪🏼

[@dev5416]

Lets go Marcus!

[@MainCardMinute]

McGhee is do or die in there never gone the distance

[@dirtyreg22]

well put together piece about marcus the maniak mchgee

[@NevaehsThriftyNiftyTreasures]

Love his story

[@rayzrealm]

*The most dangerous man in the bantamweight division.*

[@futbolusa]

Before the UFC I could barely afford rent, I still can barely afford rent, but now I fight in the UFC

[@LiveLongLiveHappy]

Love this.

[@christandcombat]

I'm a new fan!

[@Apollo6309]

Sweet

[@jameshill2330]

Marcus seems like such a good dude man. I truly want the best for him. 🤘🏻

[@1995killswitch]

Marcus vs Gaston is gonna be a war and absolutely has potential to be a foty contender, this is a huge fight for prelims, they are about to both become a lot more well known

[@freestylefranc2653]

future champ!

[@sofea4587]

Best fighting

[@presswoodard3730]

Dope! Blessings Black man!

[@MichaelpedenIII]

Im pretty sure his last fight (or 2 fights ago) he took a 3 day notice fight and won by ko Edit: he won by sub but dropped the guy really bad before

[@user-fo9gt5ri8f]

Wasn't that his UFC debut too

[@marcellosabatoborrelli9481]

💪💪

[@narayansingthing2409]

Woow ❤❤

[@kurtkaster5666]

I've never heard this guys name until today. Have I?

[@burritobandit45]

They talk like that guy bolanos is a god in the Bay Area. So glad this dude sat all those clowns down.

[@roohaa8382]

Guy looks 53 years old

[@vintageludwig]

He's been through the seven layers of hair.

[@treroney4720]

@@vintageludwig😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@syguzman5739]

❤

[@jeffreyromeo3317]

Dawg

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Let's go maniac

[@user-uc7ro8td5i]

👍👍👍

[@jackblack4654]

How old is this guy 50?

[@Secretlyfollowed.skateboards]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@umadbro4493]

10 years ago he looked 10 years older than now

[@tkc8810]

Hopefully some of these people get given stock in the company so they win everytime the ufc wins.

[@michaelbays4419]

Detroit rock city

[@betzner]

W Marcus

[@RDas99]

He is real UFC fighter 🤣🤣

[@kingdave1208]

I wish I could get out of fast food in join the ufc

[@barryallen8231]

This dude would look like 10x better with a shaved head

[@Micolashcage1]

Love that this guy gives credit to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior after his last win. Jesus is Lord

[@chrisgarcia7091]

MCGEEO

[@jayherbogaming]

He’s losing by TKO

[@apogee8149]

Marcus vs Jalin in a game of skate 🛹

[@totallyT4KTout]

absolute bawss

[@1337daley]

his father came back in to his life when he started to making money? alright.

[@toobrokefortherapy6621]

Megan the GOAT

[@tuffneggah]

ufc def underpaid him

[@thenicewunjm]

🛹🥊🏆🙏

[@jefferysaelee2283]

Lol this dude looks like the black uriah fabber.

[@theinfamousundispute]

Wannanow

[@movementencouragedfitness5945]

If a pitbull dog turned into a human it would look just like Marcus.

[@deafwalkerrrrr552]

Why not pay the fighters a livable contract instead of profiting off this dudes trauma. Why doesn’t the UFC talk about how good Marcus is defensively, or how well placed his punches are? It’s because UFC sells KOs and STORIES, they don’t sell SKILLSET or WINNING (Demetrius Johnson).

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

Chill dude. Who are you to give a fuck about what comes out anyones mouth?

[@donkravis2385]

Megan Olivi and Laura Sanko should be replaced with real women.

[@astheskylarksings]

Everyone who looks like this usually has a tough life

[@user-fo9gt5ri8f]

Come on bro I don't like the victim mentality black dude shit either but this guy is actually a role model that more ppl in his community should look up too and maybe they would be on a better path

[@astheskylarksings]

@@user-fo9gt5ri8f ahh you think Im talking about race. I’m not. I actually mean people who literally look like this, i.e., Michael Beasley

[@victorruiz4393]

I really like Marcus, but I think he's going to lose against Bolanos. I believe Bolanos has far more experience. If Marcus attempts to take him to the ground then Marcus may have a chance of winning

[@Guru-ue2yp]

I hate hearing a father call his son “bro”. He doesn’t need a brother or a friend. Sons need fathers

[@nooneion731]

He's made 100k in performance bonuses alone since his ufc debut and is creating a legacy and amassing wealth for him and his family. i dont think your opinions will matter much on his path to greatness. I'm sure the only example you'd set for your son is how to be a complacent little baby.

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

Simply a term of endearment. Nothing more

[@serious409]

I call my son bro all the time when we’re just hanging out… reading at an 8th grade level in 3rd grade.. wins sporting competitions , loves school. Always support him in what he loves. Come at me .

[@j0rd4n.c4rt3r]

stop being soft

[@m3rcy05]

Just a hater finding something to hate on

[@jaimelannister1208]

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