The highly anticipatedrematch between UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan is scheduled to take place this upcoming Saturday, December 6, 2025, at UFC 323.
The First Fight (March 2023)
In their first encounter at UFC Fight Night 221 in March 2023, Merab Dvalishvili defeated Petr Yan via a dominant unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).
- Dominance: Dvalishvili controlled the five-round main event with relentless pressure and an incredible display of cardio.
- Record-Setting Performance: Merab set a new UFC record with a staggering 49 takedown attempts, completing 11 of them. He also significantly out-struck Yan, landing 147 total strikes to Yan’s 75.
- Impact: The comprehensive victory cemented Dvalishvili’s position as a top contender and handed Yan his third consecutive loss at the time.
The Upcoming Rematch (UFC 323)
The second fight, a championship bout for Dvalishvili’s bantamweight title, carries significant stakes
