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UFC 333 Countdown: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3

The UFC bantamweight trilogy between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili reaches its conclusion at UFC 333, set to take place on October 24, 2026, at the Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island. Yan, widely regarded as the promotion’s ‘Greatest Boxer,’ enters the bout with a clear advantage after humbling Dvalishvili in their previous meeting, where the Georgian fighter was visibly broken.

Meanwhile, Dvalishvili has openly acknowledged his struggles with finishing fights, a challenge that could define the outcome of their third encounter. The event will also feature a pair of championship showdowns, including the featherweight title defense by Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev, marking a rare double-title card in the UFC’s recent history.

Fans tuning in via Paramount+ will witness a packed lineup, with the main card kicking off at 2 p.m. ET following a prelims session at 10 a.m.

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