The UFC Abu Dhabi Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee round-by-round updates are here. They provide real-time coverage and live scoring for the upcoming bantamweight fight that co-headlines the Fight Night card this evening. The matchup, set for three, five-minute, rounds, is of great importance.For Yan, the former UFC bantamweight champion determined to regain his belt, a win is necessary. It would improve his 18-5 record, which features seven knockouts/TKOs and just one submission. More importantly, it would leave him in a three-fight win streak and likely earn him a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili.For McGhee, though, it is a chance for him to secure a signature win over a big name and a former champion. At 10-1, with 8 knockouts/TKOs and one submission, McGhee is an exceptional finisher. He is currently on a six-fight win streak, and he is determined to add to it with yet another crushing knockout.But few expect him to win. DraftKings Sportsbook has Yan as a -375 favorite, while McGhee is a +295 underdog. The card starts at 12:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 9:00 AM P.T. (Pacific Time) / 8:00 PM G.S.T. (Gulf Standard Time), while the bout starts at around 4:45 PM E.T. / 1:45 PM P.T. / 12:45 AM G.S.T.Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the upcoming bantamweight fight.UFC Abu Dhabi: Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGheeRound 1: Yan on the front foot and already has McGhee with his back to the fence. Both men miss with attempted low kicks. Heavy pressure from Yan, but he eats a heavy inside low kick from McGhee. They tie up and in-fight for a few but no one lands anything clean.They separate and clash shins. Yan stumbles McGhee with an overhand left. Now McGhee gets on the front foot, but it doesn't last. Good body kick from McGhee. Body shot from Yan in return, while McGhee fires back with a jab. McGhee tries to string together a combination on the inside, but Yan's defense is air-tight.Low kick for McGhee. They tie up and trade uppercuts before breaking. Combinations from McGhee. Yan with a one-two, while McGhee stings him with a left. Another low kick for McGhee, followed by a heavier one. Step-in knee to the body for McGhee, while Yan lands upstairs.They trade in the pocket, with Yan getting the better of it. Low kick for Yan, but McGhee stuns him with a combination.Our Score: 10-9 YanRound 2: More pressure from Yan. Yan steps in with a one-two but McGhee ducks under with a takedown attempt. He doesn't get it and McGhee breaks away. One-two from Yan, while McGhee lands a jab. McGhee follows up with a one-two of his own.Heavy outside low kick from McGhee. Uppercut from McGhee. They tie up and Yan lands good knees to the body. They separate and Yan stumbles McGhee with a combination. McGhee recovers well and lands a knee up the middle. He shoots for another takedown but Yan defends with ease.An uppercut from Yan cuts McGhee open. McGhee with some good body shots and an elbow. Massive right hand counter for Yan. Single collar-tie from Yan, who uncorks a hard uppercut. More body shots from McGhee, but Yan blasts him with a flying knee. Yan has this fight in the bag right now.McGhee is tough and firing back, but now that Yan has made his reads, there's a clear gulf in skill. Stiff jab from Yan stumbles McGhee again. Another knee from Yan. Overhand left from Yan, followed by a combination.Our Score: 10-9 Yan, 20-18 Yan overallRound 3: Yan on the front foot again. He eats a low kick from McGhee, but counters with a jab. Another heavyy low kick from McGhee lands. They tie up and Yan lands well on the break. One-two from Yan, who then strings together a combination. McGhee tries to shoot for a takedown but gets countered.Combinations from Yan as he walks McGhee down. Low kick from Yan. McGhee responds with his own but eats another combination from Yan. Takedown attempt from Yan, who doesn't get it but has the rear bodylock against the fence, landing knees to the back of McGhee's thighs.Very little activity as they stay in this position, with the referee issuing multiple warnings. Finally, Yan gets the trip, but McGhee scrambles right back to his feet. Unfortunately for McGhee, Yan keeps him against the fence with the rear bodylock, landing knees to the thighs.Another warning for more activity from the referee. McGhee gets out of the position, turning away and is now working on his own takedown but doesn't get it. They break and Yan lands a head kick. Yan lands a good outside trip and immediately transitions into a kimura attempt.McGhee scrambles out of it, back on his feet but Yan keeps him against the fence until the end.Our Score: 10-9 Yan, 30-27 Yan overallOfficial DecisionPetr Yan def. Marcus McGhee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)