[autotag]Court McGee[/autotag] got the job done at home when he arguably needed to most.
At UFC 307, McGee (22-13 MMA, 11-12 UFC) opened the card at Delta Center on Saturday and defeated Tim Means by submission via rear-naked choke at 3:19 of Round 1.
McGee’s game plan appeared to be executed to a tee. He dragged Means (33-17-1 MMA, 15-14 UFC) from the clinch to the ground, largely avoiding damage, and worked for the back of Means, which he eventually found.
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After he got both hooks in, McGee wrapped his hand around Means’ neck and squeezed. While it may have been more of a neck crank than a choke, McGee got the tap nonetheless.
THE CRUSHER IN FRONT OF THE HOME CROWD 😤@Court_McGee secures the RNC in the first round! #UFC307 pic.twitter.com/Md8KSF56YT
— UFC (@ufc) October 5, 2024
The finish was McGee’s first since UFC 121 in October 2010. The win snapped a three-fight losing skid for the 39-year-old.
Means, 40, falls to 1-5 in his most recent six.
The up-to-the-minute UFC 307 results include:
- Court McGee def. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 307.