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Petr Yan is a Russian mixed martial artist and former UFC bantamweight champion.
Petr Yan won his fight against Marcus McGhee at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025, via unanimous decision. According to MMA Fighting, Marcus McGhee praised Petr Yan for accepting the fight. The bout's live blog on MMA Fighting provided real-time coverage of the event. Petr Yan's victory has been subject to analysis and prediction by various sources, including Action Network and Yahoo Sports. A recent interview on Bloody Elbow revealed that Petr Yan considers his loss to Sean O'Malley as the only acceptable one, stating that he beat O'Malley decisively. This sentiment has sparked debate and 'what if' discussions among MMA fans and experts, as seen on a recent Instagram post by TNT Sports UFC. According to MMA Fighting, Petr Yan's win has cemented his position in the bantamweight division, with eyes on a possible rematch with Merab Dvalishvili.