UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang  3 Oct 2026 · the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Marcus McGhee defeats Anthony Romero by KO/TKO

Win Marcus McGhee 12-2-0
Loss Anthony Romero 7-3-0
KO/TKO · strikes

Round 1 · 4:58

McGhee vs Romero — Featherweight · UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang

Predictions summary

What happened

The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.

Romero started well and landed a few clean shots in the opening minutes while McGhee found his range.

A stiff jab dropped Romero in the back half of the round.

In the closing seconds McGhee hurt him again, chased him to the canvas and finished with punches.

Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in

Case for McGhee

McGhee returned from nearly a year away with a June decision over John Yannis, taking his UFC record to 5-1. Against a replacement making his UFC debut on three days’ notice, the question is whether McGhee can make that experience count across three rounds.

Case for Romero

Romero arrives on a two-fight winning streak after defending a regional title with a 25-second TKO in May. That recent finish gives him an early path to pursue, but the short preparation window leaves his response to McGhee’s UFC experience untested.

What We Were Watching For

  • Whether Romero can create an early opening like the one behind his May finish.
  • How Romero manages the pace if McGhee takes him beyond an early finish.
  • Both normally compete at bantamweight; how does this featherweight booking affect the exchanges?
Records & career stats
McGhee vs Romero
11-2-0
Record
7-2-0
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Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
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United States
Nationality
United States
36
Age
29
1.73 m
Height
Source pending
175 cm
Reach
Not published
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StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
Not published
Source pending
Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
86%
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Wins by KO/TKOKO wins
4
1
Wins by submissionSub wins — Romero leads
2
5.44
Sig. strikes landed / minStr / min — McGhee leadsSignificant strikes landed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter lands for every minute of fight time — a read on striking output and pace. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
2.62
3.64
Sig. strikes absorbed / minAbs / min — McGhee leadsSignificant strikes absorbed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter takes for every minute of fight time. Lower is better — it means they get hit less often. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
6.85
56%
Striking defenseStrike def.Striking defenseThe percentage of opponents’ significant strikes that do not land — strikes slipped, blocked or evaded. Higher is better. Not the same as striking accuracy, which counts your own strikes that land. From UFC/FightMetric.
55%
82%
Takedown defenseTD def.Takedown defenseThe percentage of opponents’ takedown attempts that are stuffed. Higher means harder to put on the mat. From UFC/FightMetric.
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10:29
Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
04:58
Bantamweight (moving up)
Weight classWeight
Featherweight
The MMA Lab
Team
Blackhouse MMA

Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.

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Who Called It?

How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.

TheWeasle
Hear it — 13:18

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

He expects an exciting striking match, but gives McGhee the edge because he switches stances and can create angles that challenge Romero's usually fixed southpaw stance. Romero is praised for knees, elbows, combinations, and a confident left straight, yet he expects McGhee's versatility and angle changes to decide the fight.

  • He says McGhee's stance switching can create superior angles against Romero's usual southpaw stance.
“ultimately I think the versatility because he's ambidextrous is going to get Marcus McGee to win this fight.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
  • Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
  • Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
  • Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
View full track record (163 calls)
Angelo Bodetti
Hear it — 23:31

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Bodetti respects Romero’s striking but favors McGhee’s grappling, cardio and UFC experience. Romero’s short-notice preparation and the elevation add to his concern about the newcomer.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 24 12
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 2
View full track record (36 calls)
The MMA Guru
Hear it — 20:46

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Strongly favors McGhee against the short-notice newcomer. Rates McGhee’s sharp, powerful striking and takedown defense, citing his competitive performance against Petr Yan and questioning Romero’s level of opposition.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
JakeGerberMMA
Hear it — 0:40

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Jake picks Marcus McGhee by knockout against short-notice debutant Anthony Romero. He credits McGhee’s footwork, striking and takedown defense, expecting his movement and shot selection to create the finish.

“finish. Then, we're taking Markus McGee to get the job done.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
Artem MMA
Hear it — 5:23

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Picks McGhee to finish Romero, most likely by knockout, while acknowledging a good chance of a decision. Expects McGhee’s defensive striking, greater size at featherweight and longer preparation for elevation to help him avoid Romero’s left-hand power and sustain his cardio. Is not very confident in the finish.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 43 28
  • Method Accuracy 63.9% 23 13
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (71 calls)
BeewolfMMA
Hear it — 20:20

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Favors McGhee over short-notice newcomer Romero while allowing that an upset is possible. The call follows his explicit update replacing the withdrawn Sopaj with Romero.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 7
  • Round Accuracy 83.3% 5 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (23 calls)
MMA AL DENTE
Hear it — 0:11

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · Dec

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Picks McGhee by decision, expecting his movement and broader striking repertoire to blunt Romero’s early aggression. Sees McGhee as the more resourceful, physically stronger fighter and the more reliable known quantity, while acknowledging Romero’s boxing and combinations. May sit out betting this matchup.

“My prediction here is Marcus McGee wins and I've got him winning by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 30.8% 4 9
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
View full track record (13 calls)

Analyst picks: TheWeasle Hit; Angelo Bodetti Hit; The MMA Guru Hit; JakeGerberMMA Hit; Artem MMA Hit; BeewolfMMA Hit; MMA AL DENTE Hit.

Analyst prediction scorecards
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TheWeasle163 resolved calls
TheWeasle
Hear it — 13:18

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

He expects an exciting striking match, but gives McGhee the edge because he switches stances and can create angles that challenge Romero's usually fixed southpaw stance. Romero is praised for knees, elbows, combinations, and a confident left straight, yet he expects McGhee's versatility and angle changes to decide the fight.

  • He says McGhee's stance switching can create superior angles against Romero's usual southpaw stance.
“ultimately I think the versatility because he's ambidextrous is going to get Marcus McGee to win this fight.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
  • Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
  • Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
  • Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
View full track record (163 calls)
McGhee · to winMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
Angelo Bodetti36 resolved calls
Angelo Bodetti
Hear it — 23:31

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Bodetti respects Romero’s striking but favors McGhee’s grappling, cardio and UFC experience. Romero’s short-notice preparation and the elevation add to his concern about the newcomer.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 66.7% 24 12
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
  • Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 2
View full track record (36 calls)
McGhee · to winMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
The MMA Guru308 resolved calls
The MMA Guru
Hear it — 20:46

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Strongly favors McGhee against the short-notice newcomer. Rates McGhee’s sharp, powerful striking and takedown defense, citing his competitive performance against Petr Yan and questioning Romero’s level of opposition.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
McGhee · to winMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
JakeGerberMMA127 resolved calls
JakeGerberMMA
Hear it — 0:40

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Jake picks Marcus McGhee by knockout against short-notice debutant Anthony Romero. He credits McGhee’s footwork, striking and takedown defense, expecting his movement and shot selection to create the finish.

“finish. Then, we're taking Markus McGee to get the job done.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
McGhee · KO/TKOMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitHitNot called
Artem MMA71 resolved calls
Artem MMA
Hear it — 5:23

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Picks McGhee to finish Romero, most likely by knockout, while acknowledging a good chance of a decision. Expects McGhee’s defensive striking, greater size at featherweight and longer preparation for elevation to help him avoid Romero’s left-hand power and sustain his cardio. Is not very confident in the finish.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 60.6% 43 28
  • Method Accuracy 63.9% 23 13
  • Round Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (71 calls)
McGhee · KO/TKOMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitHitNot called
BeewolfMMA23 resolved calls
BeewolfMMA
Hear it — 20:20

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Favors McGhee over short-notice newcomer Romero while allowing that an upset is possible. The call follows his explicit update replacing the withdrawn Sopaj with Romero.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
  • Method Accuracy 100.0% 7
  • Round Accuracy 83.3% 5 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (23 calls)
McGhee · to winMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitNot calledNot called
MMA AL DENTE13 resolved calls
MMA AL DENTE
Hear it — 0:11

Current pick evidence

Picked: Marcus McGhee · Dec

Fight result: Marcus McGhee · KO/TKO

Picks McGhee by decision, expecting his movement and broader striking repertoire to blunt Romero’s early aggression. Sees McGhee as the more resourceful, physically stronger fighter and the more reliable known quantity, while acknowledging Romero’s boxing and combinations. May sit out betting this matchup.

“My prediction here is Marcus McGee wins and I've got him winning by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 30.8% 4 9
  • Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
View full track record (13 calls)
McGhee · DecMcGhee · KO/TKO R1HitMissNot called

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