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Merab Dvalishvili prepares for Petr Yan trilogy at UFC 333

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Merab Dvalishvili prepares for Petr Yan trilogy at UFC 333
Summary

Merab Dvalishvili (21-2 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is set to face Petr Yan (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) on October 24 at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Both fighters have won one match each in their previous encounters, with Dvalishvili dominating in March 2023, while Yan claimed victory in their rematch. Analyst Chris Weidman emphasizes Dvalishvili must address his vulnerability to body shots, which impacted his performance in past bouts, including a title fight against Sean O'Malley. Dvalishvili's approach will be crucial, as Weidman suggests he needs to regain the aggressive mindset from their first fight to challenge Yan effectively.

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  • •Dvalishvili and Yan split previous fights, each winning once.
  • •Dvalishvili's last fight was against Yan in their title fight rematch.
  • •Weidman highlights concerns over Dvalishvili's susceptibility to body shots.
  • •Dvalishvili needs to demonstrate a more aggressive strategy.
  • •UFC 333 takes place October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC analyst points to big concern for Merab Dvalishvili in Petr Yan trilogy
What they're saying
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Chris Weidman thinks Merab Dvalishvili has to address a specific weakness when he meets Petr Yan for a third time at UFC 333.

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