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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Petr Yan (18-5-0) and Marcus McGhee (10-1-0) will face off on Saturday night in the UFC Bantamweight division in Abu Dhabi. Petr "No Mercy" Yan will be looking to continue his recent winning form and solidify his position in the title picture. He bounced back from his rough three-fight losing streak with wins against Yadong and Figueiredo. The Russian won via decision on both occasions after landing more significant strikes than his opponents.
Marcus McGhee, meanwhile, has quickly made a name for himself since joining the franchise in 2023. The 35-year-old American is on a roll after sweeping aside all his opponents, with Jonathan Martinez being his latest victim. He has shown signs of elite skills and will be eager to cement his status in the division with his toughest fight yet. Interestingly, he trains with former champion Sean O'Malley, who defeated Yan, adding more fire to this exciting clash.
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Petr Yan - Marcus McGhee Key Points
- Petr Yan won his last two UFC fights.
- The fight ended via decision in the last six Petr Yan assignments.
- The fight rounds hit over 2.5 in 12 of the last 14 Petr Yan assignments.
- The fight went the distance in the last six Petr Yan assignments.
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Our Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee Prediction
McGhee is an exciting +295 betting underdog in this fight. The American boasts excellent power and speed, already picking up two KO victories in the UFC. "The Maniac" is also a volume striker, averaging 6.06 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 48%. But honestly, his opponents weren't exactly "elite," and it will be interesting to see what he can do against Yan. The Russian may not be the fastest in this matchup, but he comes with lots of experience after facing some of the best names in the business. He can also pressure opponents and send in sneaky trips. Yan is the deserved favorite in this fight.
Our prediction for Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee: Petr Yan to win via decision.
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