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Merab Dvalishvili set for quick turnaround from Petr Yan loss by joining Khamzat Chimaev RAF card

Merab Dvalishvili will be competing in Abu Dhabi in back-to-back months. In October, Dvalishvili and Petr Yan went the distance for a third time in…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:20 PM

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Merab Dvalishvili will compete on the Real American Freestyle card in Abu Dhabi on November 14.
The wrestling event is headlined by a bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington.
The quick turnaround comes shortly after Dvalishvili lost a title fight against Petr Yan in October.

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is set to compete on the Real American Freestyle card on November 14 in Abu Dhabi. His inclusion follows his recent trilogy loss to Petr Yan in October. The upcoming wrestling event is headlined by a matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington.

While an opponent has not been officially confirmed, Dvalishvili previously expressed strong interest in completing a trilogy match against former champion Henry Cejudo. With UFC cards reportedly booked through early 2027, the event allows Dvalishvili to maintain his desired competition schedule.

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Merab Dvalishvili set for quick turnaround from Petr Yan loss by joining Khamzat Chimaev RAF card

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