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Who will Petr Yan fight next?

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Who will Petr Yan fight next?

Merab Dvalishvili 74%

Sean O’Malley 13.7%

Umar Nurmagomedov 5.6%

Song Yadong 1.0%

Polymarket

$1,039,752 Vol.

Merab Dvalishvili 74%

Sean O’Malley 13.7%

Umar Nurmagomedov 5.6%

Song Yadong 1.0%

Polymarket

$1,039,752 Vol.

Merab Dvalishvili

$62,743 Vol.

74%

Sean O’Malley

$16,093 Vol.

14%

Umar Nurmagomedov

$15,221 Vol.

6%

Song Yadong

$39,926 Vol.

1%

Dominick Cruz

$407,500 Vol.

1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$431,999 Vol.

1%

Pedro Munhoz

$12,291 Vol.

1%

Payton Talbott

$7,705 Vol.

1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$7,509 Vol.

1%

Deiveson Figueiredo

$9,423 Vol.

<1%

Rob Font

$5,008 Vol.

<1%

Ricky Simón

$8,029 Vol.

<1%

Cory Sandhagen

$7,192 Vol.

<1%

Henry Cejudo

$9,111 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).Petr Yan's confirmed path to his next bantamweight title defense centers on a trilogy rematch with Merab Dvalishvili, who holds the clear edge in trader consensus due to the UFC's direct promise of an immediate shot once both recover. Yan's minor back surgery has sidelined him through early summer 2026, aligning with Merab's recent comments about taking time to heal before pursuing the rubber match in August or later. This setup sidelines higher-profile alternatives like Sean O'Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov, whose strong recent form and rankings position them as logical follow-ups only if scheduling shifts. Historical patterns in the division, including Yan's prior wins over Dvalishvili and Song Yadong, reinforce why the market heavily favors the established rivalry over emerging contenders or cross-division matchups.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout.

Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place.

Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count.

If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).
Volume
$1,039,752
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 8, 2025, 5:17 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).Petr Yan's confirmed path to his next bantamweight title defense centers on a trilogy rematch with Merab Dvalishvili, who holds the clear edge in trader consensus due to the UFC's direct promise of an immediate shot once both recover. Yan's minor back surgery has sidelined him through early summer 2026, aligning with Merab's recent comments about taking time to heal before pursuing the rubber match in August or later. This setup sidelines higher-profile alternatives like Sean O'Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov, whose strong recent form and rankings position them as logical follow-ups only if scheduling shifts. Historical patterns in the division, including Yan's prior wins over Dvalishvili and Song Yadong, reinforce why the market heavily favors the established rivalry over emerging contenders or cross-division matchups.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout.

Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place.

Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count.

If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).
Volume
$1,039,752
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 8, 2025, 5:17 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to face in a UFC bout. Resolution for this market will be based on the next UFC fighter that Petr Yan is officially announced to fight, regardless of whether the fight ends up taking place. Only official announcements from the UFC, which include a scheduled date for the bout, will count. Announcements with no date or which do not confirm that the fight is official, speculation, or other unofficial announcements will not count. If Yan is officially announced to fight any non-listed fighter or no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/).

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Who will Petr Yan fight next?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 14 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Merab Dvalishvili" at 74%, followed by "Sean O’Malley" at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 74¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 74% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Who will Petr Yan fight next?" has generated $1 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Dec 8, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Who will Petr Yan fight next?," browse the 14 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Who will Petr Yan fight next?" is "Merab Dvalishvili" at 74%, meaning the market assigns a 74% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Sean O’Malley" at 14%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Who will Petr Yan fight next?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.