UFC on ABC 9: Yan vs McGhee - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Petr Yan and Marcus McGhee are set to square off in the undercard event of UFC on ABC 9. The bantamweight bout will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This match offers both fighters a chance to showcase their skills before the headliner featuring Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.

Petr Yan comes into this fight with an impressive resume, including 18 wins and a recent victory over Deiveson Figueiredo. McGhee presents a promising challenge with his 10-win record and most recent decision win over Jonathan Martinez. Yan's experience against formidable opponents confidently readies him for the up-and-comer, McGhee, who boasts knockout power with eight KO victories.

What time is Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee fight

Live coverage for the Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	12:00 PM	03:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	09:00 AM	12:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 26, 2025	04:00 PM	07:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, July 27, 2025	03:00 AM	06:20 AM

The UFC on ABC 9 event will take place on July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event will start at 03:20 PM EST.

The main card features a Bantamweight fight between Yan and McGhee. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Robert Whittaker versus Reinier de Ridder.

Please note that the start time for each fight may vary. This is because the duration of earlier fights can affect the schedule. The ring walk time might change based on how long other matches last.

For viewers around the world, check your local listings or refer to a table with start times for your specific country to avoid missing any action.

Fighters Details

Petr Yan faces Marcus McGhee in a bantamweight bout at UFC on ABC 9.

Petr Yan

Nationality: Russia
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 18 / 5 / 0

Petr Yan, fighting from Russia, holds an impressive MMA record of 18 wins and 5 losses. His recent fight against Deiveson Figueiredo ended decisively with a unanimous victory. Figueiredo had notable stats, with 24 wins and just as many losses as Yan. This bout experience suggests Yan's performance may outshine McGhee’s due to his history of facing strong opponents.

Marcus McGhee

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 10 / 1 / 0

Marcus McGhee hails from the USA, with a promising record of 10 wins and 1 loss. He won his last match against Jonathan Martinez via decision. Martinez had reasonable stats but more losses than Yan’s recent opponent. McGhee may face challenges with Yan's higher-level competition experience.

Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee Betting Odds

Favorite: Petr Yan : 1.2 (-400)
Underdog: Marcus McGhee : 3.9 (+285)

How and where to watch the Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee Fight

You can watch Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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