Petr Yan Beats Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333

Petr Yan retained the UFC bantamweight championship by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026. Their five-round bout was part of the card at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. All three judges scored the contest 48–47 for Yan.

Dvalishvili set a demanding pace early, using forward pressure and takedown attempts to keep Yan defending. Yan found more success with his striking as the fight progressed, especially in the third and fourth rounds. The challenger continued to push in the final round, but the judges favored the champion’s work across the full contest.

UFC’s official event recap confirms the result and matching scorecards. The decision was close: each judge gave Yan a one-point margin, rather than a wide verdict. It also settled the bantamweight title fight without a finish, in contrast to the second-round stoppage in the main event.

The win marked Yan’s successful defense against a former champion and longtime rival. Dvalishvili’s pressure made the bout competitive, but the official outcome is unanimous for Yan. The record should reflect the 48–47 scores on all three cards and the championship retained, rather than suggesting a knockout or a lopsided result. The cards were close.

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