UFC 333 is scheduled to feature a bantamweight main-card bout between Merab Dvalishvili (21-5-0) of Georgia and Petr Yan (20-5-0) of Russia on October 24, 2026. The pairing tests Dvalishvili’s wrestling pace against Yan’s boxing and counters.
Merab Dvalishvili: Pressure Wrestling
Dvalishvili is known for relentless pressure, chain wrestling and cardio that often extends into later rounds. His record stands at 21-5-0. Public reports suggest he trains in the United States and relies on takedown volume and clinch work.
Petr Yan: Boxing and Counters
Yan, a Russian former bantamweight champion, brings accurate boxing, head movement and counter combinations. His record is 20-5-0. He is most effective when opponents lead, allowing him to land clean counters at range.
Matchup Dynamics at UFC 333
The bout asks whether Yan can keep the fight standing and punish Dvalishvili’s entries, or whether Dvalishvili can force sustained grappling. Their previous meeting, per public records, went to Dvalishvili by decision.
| Fighter A | Merab Dvalishvili (21-5-0), Georgia |
|---|---|
| Fighter B | Petr Yan (20-5-0), Russia |
| Event | UFC 333 |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Start | October 24, 2026, 16:00 UTC |
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