Marcus McGhee (4-1 UFC) will meet Jakub Wiklacz (2-0 UFC) at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, the UFC has officially confirmed. The fight will take place in the bantamweight division. McGhee brings more UFC experience while Wiklacz remains undefeated inside the octagon. This matchup adds another compelling bout to the early June card.
Marcus McGhee and Jakub Wiklacz have been officially booked to face each other at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, with the UFC confirming the bantamweight contest.
McGhee, nicknamed "The Maniac," enters the fight ranked 13th in the bantamweight division with a professional record of 10-2 and a 4-1 mark inside the Octagon. The 36-year-old American, who trains out of MMA Lab, stands five-foot-eight with a 69-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He is one of the more active strikers in the division, landing 5.5 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy, and has shown a willingness to mix in submission attempts as well.
Wiklacz brings a career record of 18-3-2 into the fight and is a perfect 2-0 in UFC competition, keeping his Octagon slate unblemished since making his debut. The 29-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach, giving him a size advantage over McGhee. While he lands 3.4 significant strikes per minute, his submission threat is notable — he averages 2.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a grappling-heavy approach.
Why it matters
- McGhee's divisional ranking means a win for Wiklacz would immediately push the Polish prospect into the bantamweight top 15
- The contrasting styles — McGhee's striking volume against Wiklacz's submission-oriented grappling — set up an intriguing tactical battle
- Both fighters are in pivotal moments of their UFC tenures, with McGhee looking to build on established ranking momentum and Wiklacz aiming to extend his undefeated Octagon run
