'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Petr Yan is reportedly scheduled to face No.13-ranked UFC bantamweight Marcus McGhee in his next fight. This update has captured the attention of fans and sparked various reactions.
Initially, @Cagesidepress on X reported that, according to multiple sources, the fight has been officially confirmed with signed documents for July 26 at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Check out the fight announcement below (via @ChampRDS on X):
Trending
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
Notably, recent reports from @Cagesidepress on X indicate that there have been no official confirmations made yet, and they have apologized for reporting prematurely.
Many fight fans have already taken to the comments section of @ChampRDS’ post to share their reactions. One user wrote:
"BANGER"
Another user had a contrasting reaction:
"Wtf is this?"
Others commented:
"Lowk love this fight"
"Huge Step up for Marcus! Yan can't be pleased with this"
"Don’t get the matchmaking at all unless Yan just wanted to be active. I got Yan by finish"
Check out more fan reactions below:
![Fans' reaction to Petr Yan reportedly facing Marcus McGhee next. [Screenshots courtesy: @ChampRDS on X]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/05/fb037-17485839373911-1920.jpg)
Petr Yan previously expressed his desire to fight Umar Nurmagomedov next
Petr Yan is currently on a two-fight win streak, having defeated Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo in his recent matches. With his ambition to reclaim the UFC bantamweight title, Yan has been calling out other top contenders in the division.
A few weeks ago, 'No Mercy' shared on his Instagram Story that he wants to face Umar Nurmagomedov in his next UFC fight. In the post, Yan wrote:
"Let's do it! Baku or Abu Dhabi."
Check out Petr Yan's post below (via @SpinninBackfist on X):
Nurmagomedov was undefeated in MMA until he faced Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. At UFC 311, the Dagestani experienced the first defeat of his career at the hands of the champion.
Nurmagomedov is currently recovering from a hand injury, and there have been no official announcements regarding his next fight yet.
