Merab Dvalishvili says he's 'much better' than Petr Yan despite loss
Merab Dvalishvili is eager to reclaim the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight title.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is confident he will defeat his long-time rival and current champion Petr Yan in their highly anticipated trilogy fight at UFC 333 on October 24th in Abu Dhabi. Dvalishvili, who lost the rematch with Yan in December 2025, says he feels healthy and ready for the upcoming bout. In a pre-fight interview, the Georgian fighter expressed his hunger and determination, stating that he will prove he is "much better" than Yan and deserves to reclaim the UFC bantamweight title.
Dvalishvili has been working hard and smart ahead of the third meeting, vowing to show up and deliver his best performance. Both of their previous encounters ended in unanimous decisions, with Dvalishvili winning their first fight in 2023 and Yan claiming the victory in their second bout last year.
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