Petr Yan

Bantamweight Russia Age 33 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 20-5 record, per Combat Press, Oct 24, 2026

Where things stand Petr Yan is scheduled to defend the UFC bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy co-main event at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2026, with no result yet reported. Dvalishvili has said he would fight Song Yadong next month if he beats Yan. Summarized with AI from the stories below · Today at 7:23 AM

About Petr Yan

Petr Evgenyevich Yan (Russian: Пётр Евге́ньевич Я́н, romanized: Pyotr Yevgenyevich Yan; born 11 February 1993) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Yan formerly fought in Absolute Championship Berkut where he is a former ACB Bantamweight Champion. As of 16 April 2024, he is #3 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

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Next fight

vs Merab Dvalishvili UFC 333 Oct 24, 2026

Videos

Analysis UFC 333 preview show LIVE: Final picks for Volk-Evloev, Yan-Merab 3, more MMA Junkie · Yesterday at 8:20 PM

Podcasts Alexander Volkanovski's Last Dance, Alexander Volkov Surprises Dana White | The Craic | 10/23/26 The Ariel Helwani Show · Yesterday at 7:31 PM

Analysis UFC 333 Preview Show: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 MMAFightingonSBN · Yesterday at 7:24 PM

Faceoffs UFC 333 full card final faceoffs: Volkanovski-Evloev, Yan-Dvalishvili 3, more MMA Junkie · Yesterday at 3:51 PM

Fight announcements YAN vs MERAB 3! #ufc333 UFC · Yesterday at 3:40 PM

Weigh-ins UFC 333 official weigh-in highlights: One fighter misses by 4.5 pounds MMA Junkie · Yesterday at 7:32 AM

News

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev set in Abu Dhabi as Caliari misses weight Update: Weigh-ins: title fighters on weight, Nicolle Caliari misses by 4.5 pounds
Result UFC Updated 46 minutes ago 9 outlets, 2 updates
Merab Dvalishvili open to fighting Song Yadong next month if he beats Petr Yan Merab Dvalishvili says he doesn't regret his busy 2025 schedule and would fight Song Yadong in November, but not a quick turnaround against Petr Yan.
UFC Today at 3:01 AM 2 outlets
Dana White open to Volkanovski vs. Gaethje lightweight super fight Dana White says the UFC would back Alexander Volkanovski's wish for a lightweight send-off against Justin Gaethje, but no fight is booked and Evloev comes first.
UFC Today at 2:46 AM 5 outlets

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