UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Full Fight Card, How To Watch

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split dec…

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split decision at UFC 280 on Oct. 22, 2022. While on a losing skid, Yan is…

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Watch | Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan throwdown at UFC PI: “I’m coming, brother.”

Henry Cejudo Petr Yan UFC PIFormer UFC bantamweight champions Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan had a respectful tussle when they ran into each other at the UFC Performance Institute. The former Olympian Cejudo was speaking with someone, and Russia’s Yan approached and shook hands with ‘Triple C.’ The two then exchanged words, entered a Thai clinch, and laughed. Cejudo attempted […]

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Former UFC bantamweight champions Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan had a respectful tussle when they ran into each other at the UFC Performance Institute.

The former Olympian Cejudo was speaking with someone, and Russia’s Yan approached and shook hands with ‘Triple C.’ The two then exchanged words, entered a Thai clinch, and laughed. Cejudo attempted a knee, and Yan countered with a sweep, all while laughing.

Cejudo said:

“I’m coming. I’m coming, brother.”

See the full video below:

“Henry Cejudo & Petr Yan Get Into Altercation At UFC PI Ahead Of UFC 285; Bantamweight Face-To-Face! “Triple C” Henry Cejudo meets bantamweight contender Petr Yan face-to-face at the UFC Performance Center ahead of UFC 285!”

Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan

Henry Cejudo earned the record for being the youngest USA wrestler to medal in Olympic history. After his incredible wrestling career, the US-born athlete entered MMA. He went on an impressive unbeaten streak until his first career loss at the hands of all-time great ‘Mighty Mouse’ Demetrious Johnson, followed by a close split decision loss to Joseph Benavidez.

Cejudo then drilled at the gym and focused on improvement. Triple C’ then knocked out Wilson Reis, defeated Bellator Champion Sergio Pettis, avenged his loss to Demetrious Johnson, knocked out bantamweight king TJ Dillashaw, knocked out Marlon Moraes, and TKO’d former world champion Dominick Cruz. Henry Cejudo was a two-division UFC champion and left it all behind favoring retirement. He is likely to be back in 2023.

Russian Petr Yan was a standout talent in Muay Thai and Kickboxing before he transitioned to MMA. Though the fighter still primarily trains out of Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. Yan is a former UFC bantamweight champion with impressive wins over fighters such as Jose Aldo, Uriah Faber, and Cory Sandhagen, among others. He is famed for his precise striking acumen.

Sean O’Malley Hoping To Improve Mic Skills After Last Fight

Sean O’Malley is hoping that his microphone skills will be the next major development made to advance his fighting career. “Sugar” last fought when he defeated former bantamweight champion Petr Yan on the main card of UFC 280 last October. The victory …

Sean O’Malley is hoping that his microphone skills will be the next major development made to advance his fighting career. “Sugar” last fought when he defeated former bantamweight champion Petr Yan on the main card of UFC 280 last October. The victory was easily the most significant of O’Malley’s career, and the 28-year-old is now…

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Marlon Vera Warns Petr Yan Ahead Of Merab Dvalishvili Fight

UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera has sent fellow contender Petr Yan a warning ahead of his upcoming fight against Merab Dvalishvili. For the first time in his professional career, Yan has entered a new year riding a losing skid. While the former champion h…

UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera has sent fellow contender Petr Yan a warning ahead of his upcoming fight against Merab Dvalishvili. For the first time in his professional career, Yan has entered a new year riding a losing skid. While the former champion had a mixed 2021, losing the title via disqualification before gaining the interim…

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Report | Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili set for March 11th UFC Fight Night

Petr YanFormer UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan will take on the No.3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili at a UFC Fight Night event in March. Petr Yan had a tumultuous 2022, to say the least. Having lost his belt via disqualification to Aljamain Sterling the year prior, Yan had managed to bounce back and claim the interim strap […]

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan will take on the No.3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili at a UFC Fight Night event in March.

Petr Yan had a tumultuous 2022, to say the least. Having lost his belt via disqualification to Aljamain Sterling the year prior, Yan had managed to bounce back and claim the interim strap in a highly entertaining and impressive five-round war with Cory Sandhagen.

This left ‘No Mercy’ poised to pick up right where he had left off, being booked in a rematch with Sterling for the title in April of 2022. The Russian striker entered the fight as a massive favorite, with many writing off Sterling’s chance of victory. However, the ‘Funk Master’ defied expectations, and was able to claim a split decision win over Yan.

In October, Yan returned to the octagon, taking on rising superstar, Sean O’Malley. Once again, Yan was a big favorite, and once again, he came up short, despite giving an excellent account of himself. Now, nearly two years removed from his time as champion, Petr Yan is taking on yet another killer in the bantamweight division.

At UFC Vegas 71, Merab Dvalishvili will take on the former champ (per Las Vegas Review-Journal), looking to cement himself as a top contender at 135lbs. Dvalishvili is riding a six-fight winning streak, having picked up wins over a number of impressive opponents, including Marlon Moraes, Cody Stamann, Casey Kenney, and most recently, Jose Aldo Jr.

The fight promises a classic striker vs. wrestler matchup. It also represents a lifeline for Petr Yan, who has previously hinted at an exit from the UFC, whilst simultaneously representing the stairway to title contention for Merab Dvalishvili.

Admittedly, Dvalishvili’s path is a little more complicated than it may initially seem. The Georgian wrestler is close friends and teammates with the current champ, Aljamain Sterling, with both men repeatedly stating that they never would each other. Whether Merab moves down to 125lbs, or Aljo moves up to featherweight remains to be seen.

Who do you predict will come out on top? Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili?

Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Targeted For UFC Vegas 71, Fans React

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is reportedly set to return for a headliner opposite Merab Dvalishvili in March. Following the disappointment of his second consecutive loss in 2022, which came via a controversial decision against Sean O&#8217…

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is reportedly set to return for a headliner opposite Merab Dvalishvili in March. Following the disappointment of his second consecutive loss in 2022, which came via a controversial decision against Sean O’Malley at UFC 280, reports suggested that the Russian was disgruntled with the promotion to the point he…

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