Petr Yan Retains Bantamweight Championship at UFC 333

Petr Yan successfully defended his Bantamweight title at UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, defeating Merab Dvalishvili in the third installment of their trilogy. The event, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, saw the rivals settle their longstanding score in the main event.

The fight began with high intensity, as Dvalishvili utilized a blitz-style approach early in the contest to put pressure on the reigning champion. Yan, however, managed to withstand the initial onslaught. As the rounds progressed, Yan made the necessary tactical adjustments to regain control of the momentum. By the later stages of the bout, Yan’s striking and defensive adjustments allowed him to storm back and secure the victory, effectively ending the trilogy on his terms.

With this win, Yan reaffirms his position at the top of the Bantamweight division, concluding a bitter rivalry that has dominated headlines for months. Dvalishvili, who came into the contest with significant momentum, was unable to overcome the champion’s late-fight resurgence.

Source: MMA Mania.