UFC 309: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee: Live round-by-round updates
A comprehensive guide to the pre-fight, fight, and post-fight of the MMA match between Jonathan Martinez and Marcus McGhee.
Pre-Fight Updates:
Before the fight, both fighters weighed in successfully. Jonathan Martinez weighed in at 135.5 pounds, while Marcus McGhee weighed in at 136 pounds.
In the pre-fight press conference, Martinez said he was confident in his ability to win the fight. He said, "I'm going to go out there and do my thing. I'm going to put on a show for the fans."
McGhee also expressed confidence in his ability to win the fight. He said, "I'm ready for this fight. I've been training hard and I'm going to give it my all."
Round-by-Round Updates:
Round 1: The fight started with both fighters trading punches. Martinez was able to land a few good shots, but McGhee was able to weather the storm.
Round 2: Martinez continued to press the action in the second round. He was able to take McGhee down and control him on the ground.
Round 3: McGhee came out strong in the third round and was able to land a few good shots of his own. However, Martinez was able to regain control of the fight and take McGhee down again.
Round 4: Martinez continued to dominate the fight in the fourth round. He was able to take McGhee down again and control him on the ground.
Round 5: McGhee came out strong in the fifth round and was able to land a few good shots. However, Martinez was able to weather the storm and win the fight by unanimous decision.
Post-Fight Updates:
After the fight, Martinez said he was happy with his performance. He said, "I'm glad I was able to get the win. I'm going to keep working hard and I'm looking forward to my next fight."
McGhee said he was disappointed with the loss, but he praised Martinez for his performance. He said, "Martinez is a tough fighter. He's a deserving champion."