Overview
- Petr Yan regained the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 323 by defeating Merab Dvalishvili in their rematch.
- Islam Makhachev said Umar Nurmagomedov should avenge his lone loss to Dvalishvili before pursuing Yan’s belt.
- Makhachev predicted a third Yan–Dvalishvili fight would favor Yan, citing adjustments that neutralized Merab’s wrestling in the rematch.
- Dvalishvili has pushed for a trilogy and has referenced a promised booking after he heals, though the UFC has not announced it.
- Umar is booked to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, and Usman Nurmagomedov said a finish could make Umar the No. 1 contender with a title opportunity after Ramadan.