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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Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Fight Card
- Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic
- Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler
- Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig
- Viviane Araujo vs Karine Silva
- Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop
- Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee
- Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders
- Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson
- Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz
- Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj
- Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliott
- Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura