Merab Dvalishvili still waiting ‘patiently’ for Petr Yan trilogy but no date set yet: ‘Petr is taking his time’
Merab Dvalishvili is currently awaiting a trilogy fight against Petr Yan, but no date has been set. After losing to Yan in December, Dvalishvili has been ready to return to the octagon but is still in the dark about when the fight will take place. He acknowledges that Yan is taking his time following back surgery, which has delayed his return to competition.
- ▪Merab Dvalishvili lost to Petr Yan in December 2025, evening their series at one win each.
- ▪Dvalishvili has been promised a title shot but is still waiting for Yan to confirm a fight date.
- ▪Yan underwent back surgery after their last fight, which has contributed to the delay in scheduling their next match.
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