Merab Dvalishvili Prepares for Third Petr Yan Encounter at UFC 333

Merab Dvalishvili is set to face Petr Yan for the third time at UFC 333 following his loss of the bantamweight championship to Yan at UFC 323. Reflecting on their previous meeting, Dvalishvili noted that he felt he fought according to Yan's game plan by engaging in a boxing exchange. He stated that he intends to change his approach for this upcoming contest to ensure he remains true to his own fighting style.

While Dvalishvili acknowledged Yan's striking power, he expressed confidence in his ability to secure a victory. The fighter also discussed the evolving bantamweight landscape, mentioning prospects like Raul Rosas and Song Yadong. With the third fight on the horizon in December, Dvalishvili is focused on correcting the errors he believes led to his defeat in their last encounter.