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Merab Dvalishvili was surprised to learn he would headline UFC 323 during a live interview, just 63 days after his recent dominant win, and plans to fight again in March, aiming to defend his title multiple times in a year.
Petr Yan, a former UFC Bantamweight Champion, predicts a 60-40 favorability for Merab Dvalishvili over Cory Sandhagen in their upcoming fight, expressing his interest in facing the winner after his recent victory and emphasizing his desire to stay active and provide for his large family.
UFC President Dana White faces a tough decision regarding the next bantamweight title fight. After Petr Yan's impressive win over Deiveson Figueiredo, he called out current champion Merab Dvalishvili, who accepted the challenge. However, White has previously stated that Umar Nurmagomedov is next in line for a title shot, a matchup Dvalishvili seems hesitant about. This has led to speculation about the stylistic challenges Nurmagomedov might pose. The UFC must decide whether to proceed with Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov or consider Yan as a contender.
UFC Fight Night 248 is taking place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, featuring a main event between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The event includes a co-main event with Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci. The preliminary card starts at 3 a.m. ET, followed by the main card at 6 a.m. ET, both available on ESPN+. Fans can follow live updates and results throughout the event.
UFC Macau features a main event between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, with Yan ranked No. 6 and Figueiredo No. 7 in the latest MMA Fighting Global Rankings. The co-main event sees strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci. The event takes place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, with a full card of fights including both main and preliminary bouts.
Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo headline UFC Fight Night 248 in a bantamweight bout on November 23 at Galaxy Arena in Macau. Yan, ranked No. 3, looks to continue his comeback after a recent win, while Figueiredo, ranked No. 5, aims to solidify his status as a top contender after moving up to bantamweight. The main event walkout is scheduled for approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, with the fight streaming on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
The official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 248 took place in Macau, setting the stage for a main event clash between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and ex-flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo, both making weight for their 135-pound bout. The event, hosted at Galaxy Arena, also features a co-main event with Yan Xiaonan facing Tabatha Ricci in the women's strawweight division. The full fight card includes both main and preliminary bouts, with all fighters successfully making weight.
Song Yadong defeats Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 233 and calls out Petr Yan for his next fight, aiming for the bantamweight belt. Song showcased his versatility and dominated the fight, with the judges scoring it 50-44, 50-45, 50-45 in his favor. Yan responded with a yawn emoji, but Song fired back, referencing Yan's previous loss and challenging him to a fight.
Song Yadong dominates Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 83, earning a potential title eliminator. Yadong calls out Petr Yan, but other fighters are unimpressed by the tactical display. Anthony Smith's fight against Khalil Rountree receives praise for the referee's stoppage, while Nasrat Haqparast's quick win over Jamie Mullarkey is noted. John Wayne Makdessi expresses frustration with the judges and the UFC. Terrance McKinney criticizes the decision in the Tim Elliott vs. Sumudaerji fight and believes Andre Muniz should have won against Jun Yong Park.