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March 8 2023, 18:22 · Trystan Pugh

Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili: start time, undercard, TV channel and streaming info for UFC Fight Night 221

Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili: start time, undercard, TV channel and streaming info for UFC Fight Night 221
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Former champion Petr Yan takes on Merab Dvalishvili in the bantamweight division in one of the headline fights at UFC Fight Night 221 this weekend.

Having suffered consecutive defeats against the reigning bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and then Sean O'Malley, Yan is now seeking redemption by facing one of the most promising prospects in the division. His ultimate goal is to regain his position as a top contender for the title.

WHO ELSE IS ON THE FIGHT CARD?

Aside from Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili, there are 12 other fights on the card:

  • Alexander Volkov vs Alexander Romanov (Heavyweight)
  • Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann Catchweight (215 lbs)
  • Ricardo Ramos vs Austin Lingo (Featherweight)
  • Said Nurmagomedov vs Jonathan Martinez (Bantamweight)
  • Vitor Petrino vs Anton Turkalj (Light Heavyweight)
  • Karl Williams vs Lukasz Brzeski (Heavyweight)
  • Raphael Assuncao vs Davey Grant (Bantamweight)
  • Sedriques Dumas vs Josh Fremd (Middleweight)
  • Mario Bautista vs Guido Cannetti (Bantamweight)
  • Ariane Lipski vs JJ Aldrich (Women’s Flyweight)
  • Victor Henry vs Tony Gravely (Bantamweight)
  • Tyson Nam vs Bruno Gustavo da Silva (Flyweight)

WHERE IS THE FIGHT TAKING PLACE?

The fight is taking place in The Theatre at Virgin Hotels in Paradise, Las Vegas, USA.

WHEN IS UFC FIGHT NIGHT 221?

UFC Fight Night 221 is taking place on Saturday, 11th March 2023.

WHAT TIME IS THE CAGE WALK FOR PETR YAN VS MERAB DVALISHVILI?

The undercard is set to begin at around 12pm local time / 3pm ET / 8pm UK time, while the main card is due to begin at around 3pm local time / 6pm ET / 11pm UK time.

With that in mind, Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili is expected to start around 17:40pm local time / 8:40pm ET / 01:40am UK time, although this is only an approximation.

WHAT TV CHANNEL IS SHOWING PETR YAN VS MERAB DVALISHVILI?

The fight is televised on ESPN+ in the US, while those in the UK can watch the action on BT Sport.

WHAT ABOUT LIVE STREAMING?

Fight fans in the US can stream the fight on ESPN+ platforms or by using UFC Fight Pass, while UK viewers can use the BT Sport Player & app for live streaming.

WHAT ARE THEIR FIGHT RECORDS?

Yan has a record of 16 wins and four defeats while Dvalishvili sits on 11 victories and three defeats in his professional career.