
- Posted by Eric Jones
This week the Ultimate Fighting Championship will take the fights to the Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC betting predictions are flourishing online for bettors to place bets on their favorite fighters. One of the most interesting fights is going to take place between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. Both fighters will square off in the main event and will fight under the Bantamweight Division. This is one of those top fights of the evening and the co-main event will take place between Alexander Volkov and Alexandr Romanov.
UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili Betting Information
Date: | Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
Time: | 6:00 PM ET |
Location: | The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili Odds
Fighter | ML | ||
---|---|---|---|
Petr Yan | -170 | Place Bets | |
Merab Dvalishvili | +145 | ||
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Petr Yan
Petr Yan is a fighter that will do his best to maintain his reputation. He is one of those all-rounded fighters and is coming into this fight with a 16-4-0 record. Yan is known as “No Mercy” in the ring and he has been incredible with his performance. Yan will have a one-inch height advantage in this fight. Yan is averaging 5.31 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 53 percent. When it comes to reaching, Yan is closing in at 67 inches. His takedown attempts are 56 percent and are coming off a loss against Sean O’Malley via split decision in his third round.
Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili is probably one of the best opponents for Yan and this is going to be one of the best fights. Dvalishvili is coming into this fight with a 15-4-0 record. Dvalishvili is averaging 4.21 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 40 percent. Regarding takedowns, Dvalishvili is averaging 40 percent with his attempts and is stopping 78 percent of his opponent’s attempts. Dvalishvili will need to do more in the ring, especially when it comes to preventing his opponents from landing dangerous punches. Dvalishvili will have a one-inch advantage in reach.
(Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili) + Betting Numbers
Yan | Dvalishvili | |
Record | 16-4-0 | 15-4-0 |
Last Fight | Win | Win |
Country | Russia | Georgia |
Height | 5′ 7″ | 5′ 6″ |
Weight | 135 lbs. | 135 lbs. |
Reach | 67″ | 68″ |
Win by KO/TKO | 44% | 20% |
Submissions | 6% | 7% |
Decisions | 50% | 73% |
Strikes Landed Per Minute | 5.31 | 4.21 |
Striking Accuracy | 53% | 40% |
Striking Absorbed Per Minute | 4.03 | 2.31 |
Striking Defense | 59% | 58% |
Takedown Average | 1.86 | 6.54 |
Takedown Accuracy | 56% | 40% |
Takedown Defense | 90% | 78% |
Submission Average | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Yan vs Dvalishvili Summary
Yan has been maintaining a balance in his career. Both fighters have been well-matched, especially when it comes to their fighting record. The best UFC betting picks are turning towards Petr Yan to win this fight against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan has the ability to make it past top opponents and he is all set to win this battle.

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