Oddsmakers aren't favoring Merab Dvalishvili to regain his UFC bantamweight title.
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili preview
Yan (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) was heavily outgrappled in his first fight against Dvalishvili in March 2023, but rebounded with three-straight wins to earn a rematch. Yan put an end to Dvalishvili's dominant title reign by defeating him convincingly at UFC 323 in December.
Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) saw his 14-fight winning streak snapped in his title loss to Yan. Prior to that, he defended his UFC bantamweight belt a record-tying three consecutive times, scoring wins over Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O'Malley, and Cory Sandhagen.
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili preview odds
According to FanDuel, Yan is a slight -170 favorite to retain his title against Dvalishvili, who's a +132 underdog.
How to watch Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili
Where: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
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