Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC on ABC
Petr Yan will look to continue his mini win streak when he takes on Marcus McGhee in Abu Dhabi this afternoon. They'll battle in a UFC on ABC main card bantamweight bout, with the third-ranked Yan as a heavy favorite. Can he keep it rolling abroad? Peter Alexis previews this Yan vs. McGhee matchup for UFC on ABC.
Peter Alexis - July 26, 2025, 1:45 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadPetr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC on ABC
The bantamweight co‑main event of UFC on ABC this afternoon from Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena features Petr "No Mercy" Yan (ranked No. 3, record 18‑5) vs. Marcus "The Maniac" McGhee (ranked No. 12, 10‑1). Yan is the clear betting favorite at approximately –350 odds, while McGhee is a substantial underdog at around +285.
Yan enters on a two‑fight winning streak, earning decisive unanimous decision victories over Deiveson Figueiredo and Song Yadong in 2024. This ended a challenging three‑fight skid that included losses to Aljamain Sterling (DQ), Sean O’Malley (split), and Merab Dvalishvili back in 2023.
McGhee, 35‑years‑old with only 11 UFC bouts under his belt, rides a six‑fight win streak including three stoppages in his UFC run and a unanimous decision over Jonathan Martinez, his first test of endurance. Does he have what it takes to upset a proven champion in this Bantamweight bout?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for the UFC on ABC main card battle of Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee.
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Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Odds
- Moneyline: Yan (-350), McGhee (+285)
Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Time: 4:45 PM ET (Estimated Fight Time)
- Where to Watch: ABC
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Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Prediction
Petr Yan is favored for very good reason: elite experience, polished technique, and championship pedigree. Despite early round rust sometimes costing him the first frame, Yan has consistently imposed mid‑to‑late round dominance. His ability to mix pressure boxing with takedowns, landing roughly 1.5 takedowns per 15 minutes and defending over 80%, gives him multiple pathways to victory. Analysts peg his takedown success and high fight IQ over a less experienced underdog as decisive advantages.
McGhee may be three years older, but he doesn't have the same experience as Yan, with less than half the amount of professional fights. McGhee is a rugged, powerful striker, averaging over six significant strikes per minute with an 80% finish rate in his career, but has yet to face anything approaching Yan's pace or technical proficiency. His perfect takedown defense clips just over 0.4 takedowns per match—and while unblemished so far, it remains untested against elite wrestling like Yan’s
Buying the favorite at -350 is not exactly an appetizing selection, so you can either parlay Yan with another fighter, or take him to win by decision (points) over McGhee. That option is only -125, a solid mathematical play to ride with a veteran in Yan who's won his last two fights by decision. He'll avoid any knockout chances, and wear his opponent down through the three rounds with a combination of significant strikes and takedowns.
Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee Pick
- Pick: Petr Yan By Points (-125) Click here for complete Yan vs. McGhee odds
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