UFC Fight Night 221 pre-event facts: Merab Dvalishvili best takedown artist in bantamweight history

The UFC’s busy March schedule rolls on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 221, which takes place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas with a lineup that streams entirely on ESPN+.

In the main event, bantamweight contenders collide. Former UFC champion Petr Yan (16-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) will attempt to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes on the streaking Merab Dvalishvili (15-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who has won his past eight consecutive bouts inside the octagon.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 221.