ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili have both made weight for their highly anticipated trilogy bout at UFC 333, officially clearing the final weigh-in hurdle before their bantamweight championship showdown.

At Friday’s official weigh-ins on October 23, Yan and Dvalishvili each registered 135 pounds, meeting the division’s championship limit. The two fighters are scheduled to meet in the co-main event on Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

The bout will decide the next chapter in a rivalry that has produced one win for each fighter. Yan enters the contest as the reigning bantamweight champion, while Dvalishvili is looking to reclaim the title he lost in their previous meeting.

Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili: Official UFC 333 Weigh-In Results

Both fighters successfully made the 135-pound limit, leaving their championship trilogy on track for Saturday’s card. The smooth weigh-in removes a major pre-fight concern for the title bout.

Yan weighed in at 135 pounds, matching Dvalishvili’s official reading. The result means neither fighter faces a weight-related obstacle heading into the contest, with the bantamweight championship at stake.

The official weigh-in video released by MMA Junkie captures both competitors stepping onto the scale ahead of their third meeting. Their preparations now shift to fight night, when the outcome will be decided inside the Octagon.

How the Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili Rivalry Reached UFC 333

The fighters split their first two encounters, setting up a decisive third bout. Dvalishvili won their first meeting by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 221 in March 2023, using his wrestling and relentless pace to secure the victory.

Yan answered in their rematch at UFC 323 in December 2025. He earned a unanimous decision victory to reclaim the bantamweight championship, reversing the result of their first fight and bringing the rivalry to an even 1-1.

Their third contest now offers both men an opportunity to establish the upper hand. For Yan, it is a chance to defend his championship and demonstrate that his rematch performance was no one-off result. For Dvalishvili, victory would mean regaining the belt and settling the score.

What to Expect From the UFC 333 Trilogy Bout

Yan is known for his precise boxing, counterstriking and ability to punish opponents who leave openings. His challenge will be to manage Dvalishvili’s pressure while maintaining the defensive discipline that helped him win their second fight.

Dvalishvili, nicknamed “The Machine,” typically relies on high-volume wrestling, persistent takedown attempts and an exhausting pace. He will need to find ways to impose that style against a champion who has already shown he can adjust to his approach.

With both fighters making weight successfully, attention turns to the tactical battle. The first two fights showed that each man can defeat the other, making their third meeting especially significant for the bantamweight division.

UFC 333 Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev

UFC 333 will be headlined by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds, while Evloev registered 145 pounds, putting the main-event title fight on track.

The card also features several other matchups across the main card and preliminary bouts. Yan and Dvalishvili’s championship trilogy is scheduled as the co-main event, with the event taking place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24.