Petr Yan faced Marcus McGhee in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Yan. Throughout the fight, Yan demonstrated sharp striking, effectively utilizing kicks and powerful punches. McGhee, though older, managed to display resilience and found some success, particularly with his right hand. The fight saw both fighters exchanging strikes, with Yan gradually gaining control. Despite McGhee showing moments of offense, especially in the later rounds, he could not withstand Yan's consistent pressure and damage.
Yan looked sharp, mixing in kicks while walking McGhee down, finding openings through McGhee's defenses despite some successes from McGhee.
McGhee showcased resilience, firing back effectively, and did turn the tide momentarily in the final minute of the third round, but the judge's scorecards favored Yan.
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