Merab Dvalishvili motivated after loss to Petr Yan at UFC 333
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili expressed motivation to return to competition following a unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan at UFC 333. The bout took place on October 26, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where Dvalishvili initially won the first two rounds on all scorecards. However, Yan rallied in the latter rounds, successfully defending against takedowns and landing impactful strikes. After the match, Dvalishvili shared gratitude for his coaches, training partners, and fans via social media, affirming his health and readiness to compete again soon.
- •Dvalishvili lost by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring 48-47.
- •The fight featured Dvalishvili's strong start but Yan's comeback in the second half.
- •UFC 333 was held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2026.
- •Dvalishvili thanked his team and supporters in a social media post.
- •He stated he is healthy and eager to return to the cage soon.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili: 'This machine never breaks' after Petr Yan loss
- 4:05 AMSherdog — Merab Dvalishvili: 'This machine never breaks' after Petr Yan loss
"Merab Dvalishvili is in good spirits despite losing to Petr Yan in their trilogy bout.
"Merab Dvalishvili is in good spirits despite losing to Petr Yan in their trilogy bout.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 4:05 AMMerab Dvalishvili: 'This machine never breaks' after Petr Yan loss
Merab Dvalishvili is in good spirits despite losing to Petr Yan in their trilogy bout.
- SherdogOct 27, 2026, 4:05 AMMerab Dvalishvili: 'This machine never breaks' after Petr Yan loss
Merab Dvalishvili is in good spirits despite losing to Petr Yan in their trilogy bout.
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