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Merab Dvalishvili plans to turn the tables on Petr Yan: 'He will be humbled'

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Merab Dvalishvili plans to turn the tables on Petr Yan: 'He will be humbled'

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Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC·

Merab Dvalishvili names first title defense if successful at UFC 333

If Merab Dvalishvili reclaims bantamweight gold at UFC 333, he already knows who he wants to face next.

Merab Dvalishvili Knew He Would Lose Rematch With Petr Yan

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili knew when he would lose his rematch against Petr Yan last year at UFC 323. Despite dominating the pair’s first bout in 2023 and entering the rematch as the favorite, things did not go well for Dvalishvili, who was picked apart by Yan and lost his title in the […] The post Merab Dvalishvili Knew He Would Lose Rematch With Petr Yan appeared first on HEAVY.

Merab Dvalishvili Has Next Callout Ready With Big Win at UFC 333

UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has his next callout ready if he picks up a big win in his upcoming fight at UFC 333.Dvalishvili battles UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan in a trilogy bout that co-headlines UFC 333, which takes place on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.If he wins […] The post Merab Dvalishvili Has Next Callout Ready With Big Win at UFC 333 appeared first on HEAVY.

UFC 333 odds: Volkanovski & Evloev even, Yan favored in trilogy

The betting odds for the two title bouts atop the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi indicate that both fights will be closely contested.

Movsar Evloev OK with Alexander Volkanovski's 5-round confidence at UFC 333

If Alexander Volkanovski is counting on having an edge in the fourth and fifth rounds at UFC 333, his opponent is thrilled.

Damian Pinas: If 'easy' Baisangur Susurkaev wants the smoke, let's fight at UFC 335

Damian Pinas warns Baisangur Susurkaev to be careful what he wishes for.

Damian Pinas wants in on UFC 335, says Baisangur Susurkaev ducked him

Are you ready for more Pinas?

Alexander Volkanovski likes ‘crazy super fight’ with UFC champ Justin Gaethje while ‘the divisions sort themselves out’

Alexander Volkanovski defends his UFC title against Movsar Evloev next

Alexander Volkanovski eyes UFC lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje

Alexander Volkanovski wants another crack at the lightweight strap

Henry Cejudo: Alex Pereira has 'skipped lines long enough'

Henry Cejudo believes Alex Pereira has no right to complain about the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s actions.

UFC signs Ivan Gnizditskiy

One of the most promising rising Russian big men in MMA has signed with the UFC.

Alexander Volkanovski suggests 'winner-take-all fight' vs Justin Gaethje

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski proposed a “winner-take-all” superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje to cap their careers.

Charles Oliveira Thinks Carlos Prates Beats Islam Makhachev

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is picking Carlos Prates to dethrone UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.Though the Makhachev vs. Prates fight is not official yet, it is widely expected to be the next UFC welterweight title bout, and it could potentially take place at a rumored UFC 336 event on January 30 in Toronto, […] The post Charles Oliveira Thinks Carlos Prates Beats Islam Makhachev appeared first on HEAVY.

Charles Oliveira: Ian Garry showed Carlos Prates how to beat Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira believes Carlos Prates has the tools to dethrone Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev.

PFL Chicago video: Sarvarjon Khamidov swarms Rafael do Nascimento

The knockouts keep coming at PFL Chicago.

Kayla Harrison says she's 'kind of over' Demetrious Johnson's attitude

UFC champion Kayla Harrison is fed up with Demetrious Johnson's takes.

Paddy Pimblett: 'I'll send Ilia Topuria back down to featherweight'

Paddy Pimblett wants to send Ilia Topuria back down to the featherweight division.

Charles Oliveira banks on ‘selling power’ to move him ahead of Arman Tsarukyan for title shot

Charles Oliveira is hoping that an explosive performance against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 will jump him right into a lightweight title shot to start 2027. Oliveira’s last win over Max Holloway at UFC 326 was anything but explosive — “Do Bronx” was content to take Holloway’s back and ride things out for 25 minutes. […]

Alexander Volkanovski Wants UFC Superfight With Justin Gaethje

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in a true superfight.Volkanovski returns to the Octagon at UFC 333 when he battles Movsar Evloev in his latest featherweight title defense. Should he win that fight, then Volkanovski already has his next callout ready: Gaethje.Alexander Volkanovski Wants Justin GaethjeSpeaking to the […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Wants UFC Superfight With Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.

Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria Needs to Happen, Says UFC HOFer

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping says that a lightweight matchup between rivals Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria needs to happen next.Pimblett and Topuria have been connected to a fight for well over a year now, but due to injuries and timing issues, the bout has not happened to this point.But now, with both men […] The post Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria Needs to Happen, Says UFC HOFer appeared first on HEAVY.

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