Petr Yan Eyes Trilogy with Dvalishvili: 'It Will Be Competitive Either Way'

Petr Yan Seeks Trilogy with Dvalishvili: 'It Will Be Competitive Either Way'

Russian featherweight Mark Vologdin believes a potential trilogy between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili will be highly competitive, regardless of the outcome.

What happened?

In December 2025, Petr Yan took the UFC bantamweight title from Merab Dvalishvili, winning by unanimous decision. This victory served as redemption for the loss Yan suffered against Dvalishvili in 2023. The two fighters have a long history, with Dvalishvili holding a record of 21 wins and five losses, while Yan has 20 wins and five losses.

Why it matters for Petr Yan

Vologdin shared his expectations for a third fight between Yan and Dvalishvili in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net. If Petr shows up in the same form he was in for the second fight, I think the result will be the same-assuming there are no injuries or other issues. He is a top-tier fighter. It will be a bit tough for Merab to make a comeback right now; he injured his nose, and there was something else, too. I don't know, we'll see.

What comes next?

Mentally, it’s hard to get back on a winning streak. It all depends on how they approach the fight. Vologdin believes that if Yan shows up in the same form, the result will be the same. However, Dvalishvili's injury and the mental challenge of getting back on a winning streak will make it difficult for him to make a comeback.

The rivalry continues

The rivalry between Yan and Dvalishvili has been ongoing for several years, with both fighters having a deep respect for each other. Vologdin believes that the competitive nature of their past encounters will make a potential trilogy highly competitive. The two fighters have a long history, with Dvalishvili holding a record of 21 wins and five losses, while Yan has 20 wins and five losses.

A competitive trilogy

Vologdin believes that a potential trilogy between Yan and Dvalishvili will be highly competitive, regardless of the outcome. He cited the competitive nature of their past encounters, saying that it will be a bit tough for Dvalishvili to make a comeback right now. However, he also believes that Dvalishvili's injury and the mental challenge of getting back on a winning streak will make it difficult for him to make a comeback.

The future of the rivalry

The future of the rivalry between Yan and Dvalishvili remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear-a potential trilogy will be highly competitive, regardless of the outcome. Vologdin believes that if Yan shows up in the same form, the result will be the same. However, Dvalishvili's injury and the mental challenge of getting back on a winning streak will make it difficult for him to make a comeback.