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sports3 days ago•3 min saved

Dvalishvili targets Yan trilogy, vows Georgia celebration after Cejudo bout

Merab Dvalishvili says a UFC trilogy with Petr Yan is still on hold for 2026 as he awaits booking news and recovers from nose injuries, while staying active in RAF with a Georgia-headlined fight against Henry Cejudo. He acknowledges being the underdog at home but plans to leverage the crowd, and even declares, “After our match, win or lose, I’m going to make Henry Cejudo get drunk in Georgia.” The bout adds pressure and anticipation to both the UFC plan for Yan and Dvalishvili’s return to his homeland for the RAF event.

via MMA Fighting|

#henry-cejudo #merab-dvalishvili #petr-yan

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Merab Dvalishvili Reacts Shockingly to UFC 323 Fight Announcement

Merab Dvalishvili was surprised to learn he would headline UFC 323 during a live interview, just 63 days after his recent dominant win, and plans to fight again in March, aiming to defend his title multiple times in a year.

via Bloody Elbow|

#merab-dvalishvili #petr-yan #quick-turnaround

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Petr Yan Eyes Title Shot After Key UFC Abu Dhabi Victory

Petr Yan, a former UFC Bantamweight Champion, predicts a 60-40 favorability for Merab Dvalishvili over Cory Sandhagen in their upcoming fight, expressing his interest in facing the winner after his recent victory and emphasizing his desire to stay active and provide for his large family.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bantamweight #cory-sandhagen #merab-dvalishvili

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

UFC Bantamweight Tensions Rise as Dvalishvili and Yan Clash Over Title Shot

UFC President Dana White faces a tough decision regarding the next bantamweight title fight. After Petr Yan's impressive win over Deiveson Figueiredo, he called out current champion Merab Dvalishvili, who accepted the challenge. However, White has previously stated that Umar Nurmagomedov is next in line for a title shot, a matchup Dvalishvili seems hesitant about. This has led to speculation about the stylistic challenges Nurmagomedov might pose. The UFC must decide whether to proceed with Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov or consider Yan as a contender.

via Forbes|

#bantamweight #dana-white #merab-dvalishvili

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

UFC Macau: Live Updates, Predictions, and Yan's Quest for the Belt

UFC Fight Night 248 is taking place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, featuring a main event between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The event includes a co-main event with Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci. The preliminary card starts at 3 a.m. ET, followed by the main card at 6 a.m. ET, both available on ESPN+. Fans can follow live updates and results throughout the event.

via MMA Junkie|

#deiveson-figueiredo #fight-night #mma

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

UFC Macau: Live Results, Predictions & Fight Night Updates

UFC Macau features a main event between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, with Yan ranked No. 6 and Figueiredo No. 7 in the latest MMA Fighting Global Rankings. The co-main event sees strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci. The event takes place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, with a full card of fights including both main and preliminary bouts.

via MMA Fighting|

#deiveson-figueiredo #mma #petr-yan

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

UFC Macau: Yan vs. Figueiredo Start Time, Predictions & Live Updates

Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo headline UFC Fight Night 248 in a bantamweight bout on November 23 at Galaxy Arena in Macau. Yan, ranked No. 3, looks to continue his comeback after a recent win, while Figueiredo, ranked No. 5, aims to solidify his status as a top contender after moving up to bantamweight. The main event walkout is scheduled for approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, with the fight streaming on ESPN+ pay-per-view.

via MMA Junkie|

#bantamweight #deiveson-figueiredo #mma

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo Headline UFC Macau Showdown

The official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 248 took place in Macau, setting the stage for a main event clash between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and ex-flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo, both making weight for their 135-pound bout. The event, hosted at Galaxy Arena, also features a co-main event with Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci in the women's strawweight division. The full fight card includes both main and preliminary bouts, with all fighters successfully making weight.

via MMA Junkie|

#deiveson-figueiredo #mma #petr-yan

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Song Yadong Dominates Chris Gutierrez in UFC Fight Night 233"

Song Yadong defeats Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 233 and calls out Petr Yan for his next fight, aiming for the bantamweight belt. Song showcased his versatility and dominated the fight, with the judges scoring it 50-44, 50-45, 50-45 in his favor. Yan responded with a yawn emoji, but Song fired back, referencing Yan's previous loss and challenging him to a fight.

via MMA Junkie|

#bantamweight #chris-gutierrez #petr-yan

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Song Yadong's Dominant Victory and Call-Out to Petr Yan Shakes Up UFC Fight Night 234"

Song Yadong dominates Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 83, earning a potential title eliminator. Yadong calls out Petr Yan, but other fighters are unimpressed by the tactical display. Anthony Smith's fight against Khalil Rountree receives praise for the referee's stoppage, while Nasrat Haqparast's quick win over Jamie Mullarkey is noted. John Wayne Makdessi expresses frustration with the judges and the UFC. Terrance McKinney criticizes the decision in the Tim Elliott vs. Sumudaerji fight and believes Andre Muniz should have won against Jun Yong Park.

via MMA Fighting|

#chris-gutierrez #mma #petr-yan