Court McGee 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.

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

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