Preview of Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee UFC Fight on ABC 9

Petr Yan and Marcus McGhee will face off in the co-main event of UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this Saturday. MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom provides a brief analysis of the matchup.

Yan, with a record of 18-5 MMA and 10-4 UFC, has bounced back after a three-fight losing streak in 2022-23. In 2024, he had a successful campaign with wins over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. McGhee, holding a record of 10-1 MMA and 4-0 UFC, has shown promise in his UFC career with three stoppages and one unanimous decision in four fights. This match against Yan represents a significant step up in competition for him.

The bantamweight co-main event on ABC will showcase Petr Yan against Marcus McGhee. McGhee, often likened to Drexl from "True Romance," is an aggressive fighter aiming to prove himself against top competition. He may have an advantage in the early rounds due to his powerful striking abilities.

Yan, known for improving as fights progress, is expected to capitalize on McGhee's tendency to slow down. With his experience and versatility, Yan is likely to counter McGhee's aggression effectively with strikes and leg kicks. While the fight may be closely contested, Yan is predicted to win by decision according to Dan Tom.

The odds and public opinion favor Yan over McGhee, with Yan listed at -370 and McGhee at +295 on FanDuel. The fight is scheduled to start around 4:40 p.m. ET as part of the live broadcast on ABC and ESPN+.