UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili weigh-ins - Find out the official weight of headliners here
The keenly-awaited UFC Fight Night is set to make its debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, with an explosive lineup that promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
The main event features a high-stakes bantamweight clash between the No. 2 ranked Petr Yan and the No. 3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili. Both fighters are known for their electrifying fighting styles and remarkable agility in the octagon.
The UFC Apex in Las Vegas is the venue for the weigh-ins, while The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas will host the upcoming Saturday card. Fans can catch all the action by streaming the event on ESPN+. The main event of UFC Fight Night will span five rounds. The other fights are scheduled to go three rounds.
The first fighters to step on the scale for the weigh-ins were none other than the headlining contenders themselves, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. Yan weighed in at 136 pounds, while Dvalishvili tipped the scale at 134.5 pounds, officially making it their highly-anticipated main event clash.
In the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Yan vs. Dvalishvili, the two heavyweights will go head-to-head in what is expected to be a spectacular display of brute force and technical prowess. The No. 8 ranked Alexander Volkov will take on the No. 13 ranked Alexandr Romanov, both of whom are renowned for their knockout power and unwavering determination.
Everything to know about UFC Fight Night Yan vs. Dvalishvili
Get ready for an electrifying weekend of mixed martial arts action, as UFC Fight Night 221, also known as UFC on ESPN+ 79, is set to take place on Saturday, March 11, at The Theater at the Virgin Hotels in Paradise, Nevada. Fans from around the globe are eagerly anticipating this event, which features a much-awaited bout between two elite bantamweight fighters.
The headlining matchup is expected to be an epic clash between the former bantamweight champion and current No. 2-ranked 135-pound contender, Petr Yan, and the No. 3-ranked fighter in the division, Merab Dvalishvili.
For fans planning to catch UFC Fight Night 221 live, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 11, with the main card scheduled to kick off at 6 PM ET (4:30 AM IST on Sunday). The preliminary round will commence earlier at 3 PM IST (1:30 AM IST on Sunday).
In the UK, fans can catch the Early Prelims and Prelims on the UFC FIGHT PASS platform. The Prelims are scheduled to start at 8 PM UK time, with the main card commencing at 11 PM. For UK fans, the event will also be available on BT Sport.
For fans in the USA, the main card will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+. Current ESPN+ subscribers will need to pay $79.99 to access the PPV, while new subscribers will have to pay $124.98.