UFC 309: Martinez vs McGhee - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Jonathan Martinez and Marcus McGhee will face off at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden, under the bright lights of New York City. This bout slots into the bantamweight category of the undercard, leading up to the main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.

Martinez recently faced a setback against Jose Aldo in May, losing by unanimous decision which showed his vulnerabilities in a tough match. On the other hand, Marcus McGhee secured a win through a spectacular TKO against Gaston Bolanos in January, displaying aggressive striking capabilities that have marked his upcoming career. The contest places Martinez's experience and resilience against McGhee's dynamic power and relative newness to professional MMA.

What time is Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee fight

Live coverage for the Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024	06:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024	03:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024	10:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024	09:00 AM	11:00 AM

UFC 309 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM EST. This event features a bantamweight fight between Martinez and McGhee as part of the undercard, with Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic headlining.

The Martinez vs McGhee fight is scheduled for three rounds. Note that the exact time for this fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers from different time zones should check the start times listed in the provided table to ensure they don’t miss any action.

Fighters Details

Jonathan Martinez will face Marcus McGhee at UFC 309 in the Bantamweight division.

Jonathan Martinez

Nationality: United States
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 24
Record: 19 / 5 / 0

Martinez, holding a record of 19 wins and 5 losses, recently faced a defeat by decision against Jose Aldo. Considering Aldo's strong track record, this setback suggests that Martinez faces challenges against highly skilled opponents. This experience might pressure him to redeem his standing when facing the hard-hitting McGhee.

Marcus McGhee

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 10
Record: 9 / 1 / 0

McGhee steps into the ring with a background of 9 wins and only 1 loss; he last secured a victory via TKO using a spinning wheel kick and punches against Gaston Bolanos. Given his predominance in striking, evidenced by 8 knockouts, McGhee may leverage his explosive power against Martinez’s broader exposure but recent vulnerabilities.

Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Betting Odds

Underdog: Jhonata Diniz : 2.3 (+130)
Favorite: Marcus McGhee : 1.7 (-138)

Method of victory	Jhonata Diniz	Marcus McGhee
By KO/TKO or disqualification	None	3.3 (+230)
By decision or technical decision	None	3.9 (+290)

How and where to watch the Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Fight

You can watch Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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