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Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili will headline UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
Stepping out of the Apex, the card takes place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, and there is a considerable amount at stake in this one. Yan has had a two-fight losing streak, and he desperately needs to win this bout. For Dvalishvili, who has ripped off eight victories in a row, this fight represents exponentially more than a chance to extend his winning streak.
