Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan of Russia stars in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend against rising American Marcus McGhee. Yan is the runaway favorite, according to the oddsmakers. Still, against a streaking serial winner like Marcus McGhee, who is unbeaten in the promotion, we expect an intriguing contest at the Etihad Arena. While McGhee has won six straight fights coming into this one, the former champ secured consecutive wins last year.
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- MMA: UFC Bantamweight
- Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, ABC, TNT, Discovery+, Max, DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Now, Supersport
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Date: 27.07.2025 00:00 GST
Petr Yan
The former 135-pound champion looked back to his best when he outpointed two-time bantamweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo last November to add to an earlier win over Song Yadong for a flawless 2024. The two victories came after Petr Yan had lost three straight fights. The Russian fighter had failed to regain the bantamweight title from Aljamain Sterling at UFC 272, dropping the championship bout by split decision. He then followed the loss with consecutive defeats to former champs Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. "No Mercy" won the bantamweight title in 2020 with a TKO of Jose Aldo. He subsequently lost it in his first defense to his nemesis, Aljamain Sterling, the next year. A former ACB Bantamweight Champion, Petr Yan, is number 3 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 67"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 18-5
Marcus McGhee
At 35, American Marcus McGhee has four fights in the UFC, having turned pro at 30. Success in the LFA preceded McGhee's arrival in the UFC, where "The Maniac" has reeled off four straight wins, including three stoppages. A member of the MMA Lab, McGhee has entered the 135-pound rankings and will be top ten if he gets an unlikely victory here. McGhee arrives in Abu Dhabi on the back of six victories, although the biggest was a win over Jonathan Martinez in New York last November. Notably, the American has carved performance bonuses in two of his last three fights.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 5'8"
- Reach: 69"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 10-1
Betting Odds
Marcus McGhee is a 3.85 underdog on Betway. The bookmaker has Petr Yan by decision at 1.62 odds. Betway offers under 2.5 rounds for 3.30 and a decision victory for McGhee for 6.00 odds. On 1xBet, betting on a unanimous decision as the method of win is 1.66. The bookie offers Petr Yan to win by KO/TKO for 3.55 odds. Read more here.
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