Petr Yan faces Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 333 trilogy fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Petr Yan will meet Merab Dvalishvili in a bantamweight trilogy bout at UFC 333, scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Yan holds a 1-1 record against Dvalishvili after winning their most recent encounter, where he claimed the bantamweight title. Song Yadong believes Yan's recent success gives him the edge in their upcoming fight. Yadong is set to fight Umar Nurmagomedov this Saturday during UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, aiming to bounce back from recent losses.
- •UFC 333 takes place on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
- •Yan and Dvalishvili are tied 1-1 in their rivalry.
- •Yan won their last bout to become champion.
- •Song Yadong predicts Yan will win again.
- •Yadong fights Umar Nurmagomedov on August 27.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Why bantamweight contender gives Petr Yan edge over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333
"A top-ranked bantamweight believes UFC champion Petr Yan built enough momentum after his title win to beat Merab Dvalishvili again.
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