Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Pick, 11/16/2024 Predictions UFC 309 Odds
Jonathan Martinez Remains a Significant Favorite
Jonathan Martinez enters this bout with Marcus McGhee as a significant favorite, with oddsmakers listing him as a -400 favorite to win. This implies that Martinez has an 80% implied probability of winning the fight, while McGhee has just a 20% implied probability.
Martinez's Impressive Recent Form
Martinez's status as the favorite is due in large part to his impressive recent form. He has won five of his last six fights, with his only loss coming against the highly-ranked Sean O'Malley.
McGhee's Underdog Status
McGhee, on the other hand, comes into this fight as a relatively large underdog. He has lost two of his last three fights, and he has never faced an opponent of Martinez's caliber.
Prediction
Based on the fighters' recent form and the oddsmakers' predictions, it is clear that Martinez is the likely winner of this fight. However, McGhee is a dangerous opponent, and he could certainly pull off an upset if Martinez is not careful.
Keys to Victory for Martinez
- Use his reach and striking advantage to keep McGhee at bay
- Avoid getting into a grappling match with McGhee
- Finish the fight early if possible
Keys to Victory for McGhee
- Take the fight to the ground and use his grappling skills to submit Martinez
- Catch Martinez with a big punch early in the fight
- Outlast Martinez and win the fight by decision