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UFC star vows to EAT his opponent after piling on one and a half stone in just five hours

MERAB DVALISHVILI has threatened to EAT his opponent after piling on a staggering 19lbs in just FIVE HOURS. The former UFC bantamweight champion, 35, is preparing for a grudge match against bitter rival Petr Yan at UFC 333. And the…

By Jo Aujla · The Sun

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:09 PM

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Merab Dvalishvili warned he will eat opponent Petr Yan after gaining 19 pounds in five hours.
Dvalishvili weighed in at the 135-pound bantamweight limit before rapidly rehydrating to 154 pounds.
The pair are scheduled to face each other in a rematch at UFC 333.

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Merab Dvalishvili gained 19 pounds in just five hours following the official weigh-ins ahead of his rematch against Petr Yan at UFC 333. After hitting the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds on Friday, the Georgian fighter rehydrated to 154 pounds. In a social media video, Dvalishvili highlighted his dramatic transformation and warned that he intends to eat his rival inside the Octagon.

Dvalishvili is aiming to avenge a unanimous decision loss to Yan suffered at UFC 323 the previous December, after which he admitted struggling with the weight cut. The 35-year-old previously reiterated his threats during a heated pre-fight press conference exchange ahead of their scheduled Saturday bout.

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UFC star vows to EAT his opponent after piling on one and a half stone in just five hours

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