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UFC on ABC 9: Petr Yan post-fight interview UFC on ABC 9 winner Petr Yan talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his victory over Marcus McGhee in Abu Dhabi.

JULY 26 • USATODAY.COM

Suffers first UFC defeat McGhee lost to Petr Yan via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Impact With all due respect to the likes of Jonathan Martinez, Gaston Bolanos, JP Buys, and Journey Newson, this was a massive step up in competition for McGhee in facing a two-time former UFC Bantamweight Champion. And why he was by no means overwhelmed, he pretty cleared showed not to be on the level of Yan. McGhee's best round was predictably the first. Yan is a notorious slow starter. As the bout progressed, Yan found his range and Marcus began to slow. Not by much, but when you're facing one of the best in the world, they will take advantage of any drop off whatsoever. Given McGhee's age (35) and relative inexperience as a pro (12 fights), this can be viewed as a positive performance despite the loss.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ABC 9: Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee odds, picks and predictions In a 3-round bantamweight bout on the main card, Petr Yan and Marcus McGhee meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

JULY 26 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Marcus McGhee 'super stoked' to draw Petr Yan, but not thinking about implications Marcus McGhee won't think beyond his matchup with Petr Yan at UFC Abu Dhabi.

JULY 23 • USATODAY.COM

Former champion scheduled McGhee is scheduled to compete against Petr Yan in a bantamweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact With a win over Yan, McGhee has an opportunity to become one of the UFC bantamweight division's top-three contenders. Not only is Yan a former champion in the division, he is also ranked No. 3 in it. But even though Yan has taken steps back since his title loss, he has been on better as of late, with consecutive wins featuring a late-2024 victory over former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Petr Yan returns at UFC on ABC 9 vs. Marcus McGhee Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan aims to extend his winning streak to three – but Marcus McGhee is looking to steal that thunder.

JUNE 11 • USATODAY.COM

Marcus McGhee's high standards outside the cage give him permission to hit 'Maniac' mode inside it Marcus McGhee got his third post-fight bonus in three UFC fights when he took out Gaston Bolanos at UFC Fight Night 234.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 234 video: Marcus McGhee batters Gaston Bolanos for standing TKO Marcus McGhee beat Gaston Bolanos at his own game at UFC Fight Night 234, lighting up the striker on the feet for a TKO.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC on ESPN 51 video: Marcus McGhee folds JP Buys for first-round walkoff knockout Marcus McGhee knew he didn’t need to land another shot after dropping JP Buys in the first round at UFC on ESPN 51.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marcus McGhee explains how he won on just three days' notice at UFC Fight Night 223 Marcus McGhee beat Journey Newson with a second-round submission at UFC Fight Night 223 – and did it on just three days’ notice.

MAY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 bonuses: Marcus McGhee's short-notice fight nets extra $50,000 The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a fighter who took a bout on just three days’ notice.

APRIL 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 bonuses: Marcus McGhee's short-notice fight nets extra $50,000 The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a fighter who took a bout on just three days’ notice.

APRIL 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM