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USA Today
26-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC on ABC 9: Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee odds, picks and predictions
In a 3-round bantamweight bout on the main card, Petr Yan and Marcus McGhee meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The prelims begin at noon ET (ESPN / ESPN+), and the main card at 3 p.m. (ABC / ESPN+). Their fight is expected to start at approximately 4:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's UFC odds around the UFC on ABC 9: Yan vs. McGhee odds, and make our expert UFC picks and predictions. Records: Yan (18-5-0) | McGhee (10-1-0) Yan halted a 3-bout losing skid with a pair of unanimous-decision wins against Song Yadong (May 9, 2024) and Deiveson Figueiredo (Nov. 23, 2024). Since successfully defending his championship belt at UFC 267 (Oct. 30, 2021) against Cory Sandhagen, he suffered a split-decision loss to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273 (April 9, 2022) that sent him into the 3-bout tailspin -- which included decision losses to Sean O'Malley (Oct. 22, 2022) and to Merab Dvalishvili (March 11, 2023) The 35-year-old McGhee has won all 4 of his fights since making his UFC debut against Journey Newson in April 2023. He has KO/TKO victories against JP Buys (Aug. 12, 2023) and Gaston Bolanos (Jan. 13, 2024), but he hasn't exactly fought the cream of the crop in the division. Facing the former division champ Yan is a major step up in competition. McGhee enters with a 2-inch reach advantage, while posting a 6.06-to-5.11 advantage in significant strikes landed per minute. Yan is much more accurate on those strikes at 60.30%, while McGhee checks in at just 49.41%, per Yan has a 1.61 takedown average, to just 0.46 for McGhee. Yan is accurate on those takedowns, too, posting a 49.06% mark. Watch this card with ESPN+ by signing up here. UFC on ABC 9: Yan vs. McGhee odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:51 p.m. ET. UFC on ABC 9: Yan vs. McGhee picks and predictions Fight result (2-way line or moneyline) Yan (-350) will cost 3½ times the potential return, which is too much risk for not enough reward. There is never a reason to justify spending so much for such a little return. Let's get a little more specific. Yan has had a penchant for dragging fights out, and doing the technical aspects well, wowing the judges into awarding points and winning rounds. In fact, Yan's past 6 fights have gone the distance, albeit against much, much stronger competition. McGhee could be in above his head against the former champ as he faces a major step up in competition. However, he went the distance in a unanimous decision victory vs. Jonathan Martinez last time out at UFC 309 (Nov. 16, 2024), so, he knows how to hang around. As such, let's roll with YAN BY DECISION/TECHNICAL DECISION (-185) for a much better value, although still slightly on the pricey side. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Over/Under Yes (-300): "Fight will go the distance" will cost 3 times the potential return. There is no value there, risking so much for such a small return. If you were to toss this into a multi-leg parlay, that would be the only way to justify playing such a heavy favorite line. Again, Yan is good at wowing the judges and scoring points based on certain technical aspects. He is impressive on takedowns, too, and betting YAN: OVER 1.5 TOTAL TAKEDOWNS (-145) is a particularly attractive prop to target. Visit MMA Junkie for more fight news and analysis. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Daniel Dobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and us on Facebook.
USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Petr Yan: 'Competent win' at UFC on ABC 9 should get me Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen winner
ABU DHABI – Petr Yan thinks getting his hand raised in a non-controversial fashion at UFC on ABC 9 will be enough to get the next bantamweight title shot. As former titleholder Yan (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) readies for Saturday's matchup with Marcus McGhee (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at Etihad Arena on Yas Island (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+), the promotion has just announced the next 135-pound title bout between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen for UFC 320 on Oct. 4 in Las Vegas. If Yan takes cares of business this weekend, he said there is no one in the weight class who warrants a crack at the Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Sandhagen (18-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) winner more than himself. "I am hoping for that," Yan told MMA Junkie through an interpreter at Wednesday's UFC on ABC 9 media day. "I think it's the right thing to do. I don't think there's anybody who is ranked higher that deserves this more than I do. I think with a competent win this Saturday, I'll make sure to cement my place as the next contender." Yan said he's intrigued to see how the title fight play out since he has history with both men. He lost a one-sided unanimous decision to Dvalishvili at UFC Fight Night 221 in March 2023, while beat Sandhagen on the scorecards in an interim title clash at UFC 267 in October 2021. He would welcome a rematch with either side, but considering he lost to Dvalishvili, that potential sequel is more compelling. "Definitely an interesting fight," Yan said. "Definitely will be watching it. I'm happy to be a backup if needed for this fight. I think that Merab is definitely going to push his rhythm, push his pace, push his style and make an uncomfortable style. But Sandhagen also has a chance. I think he has a chance to win." "It's very interesting to me to see what I would do in a fight against him. I now understand that in the five rounds we had, I probably threw my right hand four times. I'm interested to see how the fight would play out differently." First things first, Yan must get through McGhee, who hasn't been beaten inside the octagon yet and has plenty of motivation to pull off by far the biggest victory of his career. Yan has no intention to let that happen, however, and knows he can't fall into a trap of complacency against a lesser-ranked foe. "If I see the opportunity for it I'm definitely not going to shy away from a fire fight," Yan said. "I'm definitely going to stand and strike. I know I have the skills, so I'll be looking for openings and the opportunity to catch him and implement my game. Hopefully it works out and I'll knock him out."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UFC legend B.J. Penn charged with family abuse after strange bedroom arrest: video
Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested on a charge of abuse of a family or household member on Sunday, and posted a strange video showing cops trying to arrest him in his bedroom. TMZ reported Tuesday that Penn was taken to jail in Hilo, Hawaii, on Sunday and released on $2,000 bail shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Advertisement Penn posted a disturbing clip of the incident on Instagram Monday night, during which he argued with officers before being taken away in handcuffs. UFC hall of famer BJ Penn is seen in attendance during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zuffa LLC 'How can I be under arrest for harassment? This is my house,' Penn told the officers. 'I just went to go grab the mail. Can we call an officer I know that can talk to you guys? Why am I being arrested again? What kind of harassment? What does harassment mean?' He also denied any wrongdoing in the caption of the social media post. MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested over the weekend in a video posted to instagram on May 26, 2025. Instagram/@bjpenn B.J. Penn as he was escorted out of an apartment building. Instagram/@bjpenn Police officers walking Penn down a flight of stairs. Instagram/@bjpenn 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts,' Penn wrote. 'This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes. #hawaii.' Advertisement TMZ added that Penn is set to appear in court on Tuesday. The latest incident comes a month after the UFC Hall of Famer bizarrely claimed that his family had been murdered and replaced with imposters in a series of Instagram posts. BJ Penn poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on December 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images 'My mother Lorraine Shin, my brother Jay Dee Penn, my brother, Reagan Penn and my brother Kalani Mamazuka [were] all murdered and I need [police] to investigate these guys get these people out of my house and my off my properties,' Penn captioned one of the posts on April 8.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- New York Post
UFC legend B.J. Penn charged with family abuse after strange bedroom arrest: video
Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested on a charge of abuse of a family or household member on Sunday, and posted a strange video showing cops trying to arrest him in his bedroom. TMZ reported Tuesday that Penn was taken to jail in Hilo, Hawaii, on Sunday and released on $2,000 bail shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Penn posted a disturbing clip of the incident on Instagram Monday night, during which he argued with officers before being taken away in handcuffs. 5 UFC hall of famer BJ Penn is seen in attendance during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zuffa LLC 'How can I be under arrest for harassment? This is my house,' Penn told the officers. 'I just went to go grab the mail. Can we call an officer I know that can talk to you guys? Why am I being arrested again? What kind of harassment? What does harassment mean?' He also denied any wrongdoing in the caption of the social media post. 5 MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested over the weekend in a video posted to instagram on May 26, 2025. Instagram/@bjpenn 5 B.J. Penn as he was escorted out of an apartment building. Instagram/@bjpenn 5 Police officers walking Penn down a flight of stairs. Instagram/@bjpenn 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts,' Penn wrote. 'This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes. #hawaii.' TMZ added that Penn is set to appear in court on Tuesday. The latest incident comes a month after the UFC Hall of Famer bizarrely claimed that his family had been murdered and replaced with imposters in a series of Instagram posts. 5 BJ Penn poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on December 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images 'My mother Lorraine Shin, my brother Jay Dee Penn, my brother, Reagan Penn and my brother Kalani Mamazuka [were] all murdered and I need [police] to investigate these guys get these people out of my house and my off my properties,' Penn captioned one of the posts on April 8.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cory Sandhagen criticizes Sean O'Malley's resume, hopes to prove he's better
Cory Sandhagen criticizes Sean O'Malley's resume, hopes to prove he's better UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen believes there are plenty of good fights available at the top of the division, but hopes to mix it up with Sean O'Malley to prove who is better. Sandhagen (18-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) wants to fight for the 135-pound title, first and foremost. He may get the chance to kill two birds with one stone should O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) defeat current champion Merab Dvalishvili in their upcoming title rematch at UFC 316 on June 7 in Newark, N.J. "I think I'm sitting in a good spot, I just gotta persuade 'em, you know?" Sandhagen said on "Overdogs Podcast." "I did my best in my last fight." Sandhagen returned to the win column earlier this month with a second-round TKO stoppage of former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The 33-year-old believes his strength of schedule is solid enough to warrant a title shot next. While Sandhagen admits Petr Yan, whom he fought for an interim title at UFC 267, also has a strong resume, he can't say the same about O'Malley, who landed an immediate rematch after losing to Dvalishvili at UFC 306. "When you think about O'Malley, he's had a good run at stuff, but I think if you fight tough guys for long enough, there's going to be nights where you just don't win, you know what I mean?" Sandhagen said. "Because all of these guys are really good, and I've fought the best guys for a really long time. Not a lot of other people in the division really get to say that except for maybe Yan and Merab. "O'Malley's not really one of those guys that gets to say that he's fought all of the best of the best of the division. I think that when he does that, he's gonna have off nights and he's gonna lose. I sometimes have off nights, and I've lost. That's just how fighting works." Should O'Malley walk away with the title at UFC 316, Sandhagen hopes it leads to a title shot because it's one of the fights fans have wanted to see for some time. Both offer unique striking styles, which makes for an intriguing matchup, and he'll get the opportunity to put online arguments about who's better to rest. "I think that when me and O'Malley fight, I'll get to show that I'm a lot better than him," Sandhagen said. "Unless I get that opportunity, I don't really feel like arguing with the ether of the internet about who's better at what. I think I'll definitely get that opportunity to show that one of these days."
