Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan Set Sights on UFC Title Rematch
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has responded positively to Petr Yan's callout for a rematch following Yan's victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau. Dvalishvili suggested a rematch at UFC 313 in March 2025, despite the UFC's plans to have Umar Nurmagomedov as the next title challenger. Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated, has scheduling conflicts due to Ramadan, complicating the title fight timeline. Dvalishvili's focus on Yan over Nurmagomedov has stirred interest and potential resistance from the UFC.