Merab Dvalishvili needs that UFC bantamweight strap again on his shoulders, and the Georgian not too long ago reaffirmed that the promotion has promised him a title rematch subsequent.
Nevertheless, Dvalishvili and Yan received’t be preventing on the White Home on June 14. Beforehand, ‘The Machine’ revealed that the UFC brass had advised him {that a} trilogy combat between him and Yan wouldn’t happen on June 14. Reportedly, the promotion does not plan on placing Russian fighters on that historic card.
Nevertheless, ‘The Machine’ is simply wanting to reclaim what he misplaced at UFC 323 and is even able to run it again on the UFC Apex. He stated:
“One factor is for positive. UFC tells me this. I’m subsequent for the title. They noticed my exhausting work. I beat Petr in 2023. He beat me in 2025… However they advised me this. I’ll combat, it’s not going to be the White Home. However hear, guys, I don’t care. White Home, Black Home, yellow home, UFC Apex, or my yard. That is our combat.”
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Merab Dvalishvili defended his title efficiently thrice in 2025.
On his fourth title defense, he aimed to create historical past by changing into the primary champion to log 4 profitable defenses in a 12 months. Nevertheless, at UFC 323, his pursuit was not fulfilled, with Yan enjoying the spoiler by dethroning the Georgian.
The UFC has returned respect to ‘The Machine’ for being an organization man and essentially the most energetic champion. Dana White has promised him a rematch wherever he is able to be again in motion.
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 might be delayed
The potential trilogy bout between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan might be delayed as a result of ‘No Mercy’ not too long ago had decrease again surgical procedure. He’s more likely to spend the subsequent couple of months on restoration and rehabilitation earlier than making his return to the octagon to defend his title for the primary time in his second reign.
The champion knowledgeable followers the identical through Instagram:
“I used to be beneath anesthesia for 9 hours. I had surgical procedure on my decrease again yesterday. A few months and I’ll be again in motion.”
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