Volkanovski Backs Yan Over Dvalishvili in UFC 333 Title Trilogy
Alexander Volkanovski expects Petr Yan to defeat Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 333 bantamweight title trilogy on October 24. Dvalishvili won their 2023 meeting, while Yan evened the series at UFC 323 last December.
Alexander Volkanovski has publicly picked Petr Yan to beat Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 333 bantamweight title trilogy. The bout is scheduled for October 24 and will be the third meeting between the two fighters.
Dvalishvili won their 2023 encounter, while Yan evened the series with a victory at UFC 323 last December. Volkanovski’s forecast therefore concerns a tied rivalry whose deciding chapter is set for UFC 333.
The story’s social impact may be concentrated among combat-sports audiences, where a prominent fighter’s prediction could shape fan debate and media narratives around the trilogy. It may also draw added attention to UFC 333, potentially affecting how Yan and Dvalishvili are perceived and how sponsors and broadcasters frame the deciding bout.