Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
Odds, prediction and stats · Bantamweight · 5 rounds · Main Card
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Fight details
- Event
- UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev · Co-main event
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Main Card starts
- 2:00 PM ET · 11:00 AM PT · 7:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Bantamweight · title fight
- Rounds
- 5 × 5 minutes
Preview
Petr Yan (20-5) faces Merab Dvalishvili (21-5) in the co-main event of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev, a bantamweight title fight, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Petr Yan has won 12 of 16 UFC fights, 4 by knockout, and comes in on 4 wins in a row. Merab Dvalishvili has won 14 of 17 UFC fights, 1 by knockout and 1 by submission.
Petr Yan stops 86% of opponents' takedown attempts, better than 92% of active UFC fighters. Merab Dvalishvili lands 5.97 takedowns per 15 minutes, better than 100% of active UFC fighters. Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili have 4 common UFC opponents: Cory Sandhagen, Sean O'Malley, Jose Aldo and John Dodson.
The betting market makes Petr Yan a 61% favourite (−177). Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili have met 2 times before. Most recently, Petr Yan won by decision, 5 rounds (Dec 6, 2025).
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC, with the most recent meeting for each.
They have met before
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Full card →Questions and answers
When is Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili?
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The main card starts at 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT, 7:00 PM UK).
Where is Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili?
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili?
ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili?
Petr Yan is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Petr Yan a 61% chance and Merab Dvalishvili 39%. Best prices at US books: Petr Yan, −172 at FanDuel; Merab Dvalishvili, +145 at Caesars.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili?
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is the next UFC card.
Is Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili a title fight?
Yes, for the UFC Bantamweight title.
How many rounds is Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili?
5 rounds of five minutes.
What are Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili's records?
Petr Yan is 20-5 (12-4 in the UFC). Merab Dvalishvili is 21-5 (14-3 in the UFC).
How old are Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili?
Petr Yan is 33 and Merab Dvalishvili is 35.
How tall are Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, and what is their reach?
Petr Yan is 5'7" and has a 67" reach; Merab Dvalishvili is 5'6" and has a 68" reach.
Where are Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili from?
Petr Yan fights out of Yekaterinburg, Russia; Merab Dvalishvili fights out of Tbilisi, Georgia.
Have Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili fought before?
Yes. Petr Yan won by decision, 5 rounds (Dec 6, 2025); Merab Dvalishvili won by decision, 5 rounds (Mar 11, 2023).