Merab Dvalishvili VS Petr Yan

In a highly anticipated rematch, Petr Yan reclaimed the UFC Bantamweight Championship with a masterclass performance against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan displayed vastly improved grappling defense, stuffing 22 of Dvalishvili's 24 takedown attempts. On the feet, Yan was sharp and calculated, investing heavily in body shots—specifically targeting the liver—which visibly slowed the usually tireless 'Machine' in the later rounds. While Dvalishvili maintained his frenetic pace and pressure, he struggled to secure control or inflict significant damage. Yan consistently landed the cleaner, more impactful strikes and even scored takedowns of his own. The judges awarded Yan the victory via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47), snapping Dvalishvili's historic winning streak.

A high-stakes bantamweight championship rematch featuring Merab 'The Machine' Dvalishvili defending against his former rival Petr 'No Mercy' Yan. After dominating their first encounter with a shutout 50-45 decision driven by relentless wrestling, Dvalishvili has since defended his belt three times (Sandhagen, McGhee, O'Malley). Yan has clawed his way back to contention with three straight victories, including a masterclass against Song Yadong. The narrative centers on whether Yan has developed the anti-wrestling answers to stop Dvalishvili's infinite cardio and pressure, or if 'The Machine' will simply rinse and repeat his suffocating game plan.