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UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will make his fourth title defense with a rematch against No. 2-ranked Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Dec.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Sean O’Malley details what is ‘completely different’ about Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2

Ahead of Merab Dvalishvili’s rematch against Petr Yan, Sean O’Malley believes there is one big difference from their first clash. Last week, UFC boss Dana White announced that Merab Dvalishvili will make history by defending his title for a record fourth time this calendar year when he rematches Petr Yan at UFC 323.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 17

Team Merab Dvalishvili Laughs Off Petr Yan’s ‘Excuses’ for Terrible Defeat in First Fight

Merab Dvalishvili’s recent dominance inside the Octagon has placed him at the forefront of the UFC bantamweight division, and discussions around his previous bouts continue to draw attention.

MMA News / HITC / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev hits back at Petr Yan over comments about his nationality

Petr Yan’s recent comments about Khamzat Chimaev’s nationality haven’t gone unnoticed by the newly crowned middleweight champion. Chimaev clinched the title at UFC 319 in August with a decision win over Dricus du Plessis, marking a significant moment in his career.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 15

Stunning Stat from Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan Suggests Difficult UFC 323 Challenge for the Champion

There is no doubt that UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is edging closer to the division’s GOAT status with dominant performances over the top 10.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan II set to headline UFC 323 on December 6

Merab Dvalishvili’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion has been nothing short of relentless in 2025, and on December 6th he will look to further cement his place atop the division when he faces former champion Petr Yan at UFC 323.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Breaking Title Record Wasn’t the Goal for Facing Petr Yan in UFC 323 Main Event

Most champions slow down after a grueling year. They take a breather, enjoy their moment in the spotlight, and prepare for the next big payday. But Merab Dvalishvili is not wired that way.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Petr Yan Pinpoints Crazy Stat From First Merab Dvalishvili Fight to Fuel His Redemption at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2.0 is no longer just a rumor! UFC CEO Dana White took to social media with his “What’s up everyone” announcement, confirming one of 2025’s biggest matchups.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 13

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van to headline December event

Two title fights will sit atop the card from Las Vegas on Dec. 6

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 12

Who Should Headline UFC 323?

The UFC recently announced their December PPV, UFC 323 will take place on December 6th in Las Vegas from the T-Mobile Arena. It marks the final PPV event before the new deal with Paramount begins in 2026.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Deiveson Figueiredo Outlines Plan to Overtake Petr Yan for Merab Dvalishvili Fight After UFC Rio

Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo started off his bantamweight run with three straight wins. Unfortunately, the Brazilian veteran failed to maintain consistency and ended up facing a couple of losses, which derailed his momentum.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 9

UFC 320 Post-Event Facts: Champ Keeps Stacking Amazing Company Records

UFC 320 proved to be a blockbuster event, with one of the sport’s biggest stars reclaiming his place as the face of the promotion after a dazzling performance.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

UFC Fight Night 261: Preview, Full Card

Highlights UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on Saturday and will stream on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, following the prelims, which begin at 4 p.m. ET on the same platform.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Petr Yan Urges Dana White to Sign Karate Combat Star to Save UFC 320 After Ozzy Diaz Pullout

Petr Yan has thrown an unexpected name into the mix as UFC 320 prepares to deal with its latest fight week setback. Ateba Gautier’s fight is now in jeopardy after Ozzy Diaz was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Petr Yan named the best striker by UFC veteran who fought 7 world champions across two sports

Petr Yan’s striking is respected by many. Ranked #3 in the world, the former UFC champion is arguably the best boxer the bantamweight division has ever seen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 6

Sean O’Malley’s return reportedly in the works against top five UFC bantamweight

The ‘Suga’ Show is seemingly gearing up for a return to the Octagon in the near future. With UFC Paris underway, some big fights and performances are being delivered inside the Octagon on September 6.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 5

Terence Crawford Surprises Fans by Naming Cody Garbrandt Over Ilia Topuria as UFC’s Best Boxer

Striking has always been the most crowd-pleasing aspect of MMA, and the UFC has produced plenty of elite boxers over the years. Names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway, and Petr Yan are often mentioned when talking about pure boxing inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 30

Merab Dvalishvili Eyes Quick Turnaround After UFC 320, Targets Petr Yan Rematch

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili isn’t looking to slow down anytime soon. With his third title defense of 2025 scheduled against Cory Sandhagen on Oct.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 5

Former Champ Turns Back Magee, Sets Sights on Gold Again

After another dominant victory July 26 against Marcus Magee, Petr Yan has made it very clear he is still one of the very elite fighters at bantamweight and is very deserving of a title shot.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29

What’s next for Petr Yan after UFC Abu Dhabi?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a very interesting matchup in the bantamweight division. Former champion Petr Yan (19-5) was taking a decent step back in terms of ranked competition as he took on 12th ranked Marcus McGhee (10-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27

‘Book it’… Former bantamweight champion names who Petr Yan should fight next after UFC Abu Dhabi

According to this bantamweight legend, there is only one logical next assignment for UFC Abu Dhabi winner Petr Yan. Yan has placed himself in a strong position when it comes to his aspirations of a second stint as 135-pound UFC champion.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 26

Petr Yan decisions Marcus McGhee in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event

The UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event featured a bantamweight bout that could have shook up the rankings. Former champion and No. 3 ranked Petr Yan took on rising contender No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23

UFC Fight Night – Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi has an interesting bantamweight matchup between fan-favourite Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee. Yan (18-5) is looking to solidify his place in the title picture once again.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 5

Petr Yan calls out old rival for UFC title eliminator

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan believes a high-risk rematch is his way back into the title picture. 'No Mercy' endured a generational skid after losing his title by disqualification in 2019.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 9

Petr Yan calls out UFC bogeyman for title fight eliminator

'No Mercy' by name, no mercy by nature. Ex-UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is on the warpath following his two-fight winning streak. Yan recouped with back-to-back wins after enduring three losses in a row, managing to overcome an all-time fall from grace after losing his title by disqualification in 2021.