Petr Yan, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, is positioned for a trilogy rematch against Merab Dvalishvili as his next bout, driving the market's heavy consensus on Dvalishvili at 74 percent. Following Yan's recovery from minor back surgery that sidelined him until summer 2026, and Dvalishvili's own injury recovery, both fighters and UFC officials have confirmed the rematch as the immediate priority, likely targeting July or August. This direct scheduling alignment overshadows other bantamweight contenders like Sean O'Malley, whose separate booking at the White House card reduces his matchup odds to 13.5 percent, while Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong sit lower due to division depth and timing factors. Historical trilogy dynamics and recent title-fight momentum further anchor trader sentiment around this pairing.