Ian McCall
Active 2012–2017 · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 79.0
Scouting report
Ian "Uncle Creepy" McCall competed in the UFC's four-man flyweight tournament that established the 125-pound division. Born in Newport Beach, California, McCall drew with Demetrious Johnson in their first meeting before losing the rematch, building his game around footwork and boxing combinations, reflected in his 86 Cardio and 82 Wrestling.
Peak ratings
By edition
McCall made his UFC debut in March 2012 with a majority draw against Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FX 2 in Sydney, followed by a decision loss in their June rematch. In 2013, he dropped a decision to Joseph Benavidez before earning a unanimous decision over Iliarde Santos at UFC 163 in Rio de Janeiro. His boxing combinations, movement, and stamina are reflected in his 78 Boxing and 86 Cardio.
Plagued by opponent withdrawals, injuries, and a layoff following his January 2015 loss to John Lineker, McCall did not compete in 2016 or 2017 before parting ways with the promotion. His footwork, head movement, and scramble defense from prior competition are reflected in an 82 Cardio and 80 Wrestling through this inactive stretch.
Ian McCall, Uncle Creepy and a close call with Mighty Mouse
Ian McCall fought Demetrious Johnson to a draw in 2012, after a scoring mix-up briefly had Johnson announced as the winner. The rematch three months later went to Johnson by decision, and it decided who would fight Joseph Benavidez in the flyweight tournament final. Nicknamed Uncle Creepy, McCall was a high-energy fighter who could wrestle and strike. He is a mid-tier pick with no glaring holes.
McCall attribute by attribute
Boxing. Functional. He has a quick jab and puts punches together well.
Kickboxing. Basic. He throws the occasional kick but keeps it simple.
Wrestling. Solid. He is a good wrestler who uses takedowns to set the pace.
BJJ. Solid. Comfortable on the mat and hard to keep pinned.
Strength. His lowest area. He is small and relies on speed rather than force.
Durability. Solid. He handled a high pace against strong opponents, including two hard fights with Johnson.
Cardio. Good. He keeps up a high pace, which is why he could hang with Johnson for ten rounds.
Fight IQ. Good. A smart tactician who adjusts between rounds.
What lifts him: Cardio
Cardio is his most reliable tool. He can maintain speed while others fade, which helps in close fights. A rating profile with no glaring holes gives you flexibility when the rest of your roster is unbalanced.
What holds him back: Strength
He lacks the physical force of larger flyweights. Against a much stronger wrestler he has to rely on quickness. Choose partners who can absorb that kind of pressure.
Keep exploring
Closest flyweight profiles to Ian McCall, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Dustin Ortizbest cardio 86 · weakest strength 73
- Zach Makovskybest cardio 84 · weakest strength 71
- Ali Bagautinovbest wrestling 84 · weakest strength 75
- Tim Elliottbest cardio 90 · weakest strength 72
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Ian McCall is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Ian McCall's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.