Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan — Fight recap

Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision over five rounds on December 6, 2025, in a bantamweight clash that showcased contrasting fight philosophies. Yan's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 139 of 230 significant strikes (60%) compared to Dvalishvili's 134 of 383 (34%), while successfully executing 5 of 9 takedown attempts (55%) to Dvalishvili's 2 of 29 (6%).

Dvalishvili maintained superior control time at 5:12 versus Yan's 2:55, but Yan's precision striking—particularly 109 head strikes on 195 attempts—overwhelmed the volume-based approach. Dvalishvili attempted two submissions without success and landed 105 head strikes from 341 attempts, unable to convert his wrestling opportunities into meaningful advantage.

Referee Marc Goddard oversaw a technical battle where Yan's striking accuracy and grappling success from distance dictated the pace throughout. The decision elevates Yan's status in the division while raising questions about Dvalishvili's path forward against elite-level strikers.