Marcus McGhee vs Petr Yan — Fight recap

Petr Yan defeated Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 26, 2025, with referee Daniel Movahedi officiating. Yan's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 81 of 146 significant strikes (55%) compared to McGhee's 64 of 170 (37%), while controlling the cage for 3:11 versus McGhee's 0:30.

McGhee struggled with his wrestling game, failing all four takedown attempts, while Yan secured one of three. The fight showcased a clear striking disparity, particularly on the head where Yan landed 63 of 122 strikes to McGhee's 44 of 128.

Yan's superior accuracy and control time throughout the contest reflected his technical dominance in the striking exchanges. The loss marks a setback for McGhee's momentum, while Yan's performance reinforces his standing in the division.