McGhee Beats Martinez but Misses UFC 309 Bonus
At UFC 309 on November 16, 2024, bantamweight Marcus McGhee extended his winning streak to six with a unanimous decision over Jonathan Martinez. It was McGhee’s fourth UFC fight, but the event’s post-fight bonuses went to other athletes.
The UFC 309 Result
McGhee defeated Martinez by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28, according to the official UFC scorecards. McGhee entered the event on a five-fight winning streak, so the victory made it six in a row.
Who Received the Bonuses
McGhee did not receive a UFC 309 post-fight bonus. UFC awarded Fight of the Night to Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, and Performance of the Night bonuses to Jon Jones, Oban Elliott, and Ramiz Brahimaj. The UFC bonus announcement lists the recipients.
What Happened to the Streak
McGhee’s winning run eventually ended on July 26, 2025, when former champion Petr Yan defeated him by unanimous decision. McGhee returned with a decision win over John Yannis in June 2026, with all three judges awarding him the fight on the official UFC scorecards. He most recently stopped Anthony Romero by strikes at 4:58 of Round 1 at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026; the official UFC 332 scorecards record the result.
A Dated Bonus Story
The original headline remains accurate about UFC 309: McGhee won, but was not among that night’s bonus recipients. His later results give the winning streak a clear endpoint and show how his career continued after Madison Square Garden.
