MANIAC ON THE LOOSE

McGhee makes most of shot at the big time

YOU would have to be some kind of ‘Maniac’ to agree to step into the octagon on three days’ notice.

Fortunately Marcus McGhee had faith he was finally on the road to glory.

With Journey Newson looking for a new opponent at UFC Vegas 72 after the late withdrawal of Brian Kelleher, McGhee, 32, got the call from the UFC that he had long been waiting for, agreeing to a 140lb catchweight bout.

And ‘The Maniac’ made the most of his unexpected opportunity, sending Newson to the canvas in the second round and clamping on a debut-winning rear-naked choke.