Petr Yan discusses political talk with Merab Dvalishvili post-fight
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili discussed political issues after their UFC 333 title bout on October 24, 2026. Yan retained his bantamweight championship following a five-round fight that ended in a unanimous decision. He acknowledged Dvalishvili’s early lead in the match but rallied in the later rounds to secure the victory, with all three judges scoring it 48-47 in his favor. Yan anticipates their conversation about politics may become public due to microphones in the Octagon. He emphasized respect for Dvalishvili during their post-fight exchange.
- •Yan retained the bantamweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
- •The fight ended with a unanimous decision score of 48-47 for Yan.
- •Both fighters showed mutual respect following the bout.
- •Yan expects their political discussion may be disclosed publicly.
- •Dvalishvili started strong but Yan regained control in later rounds.
- 2:47 AMSherdog — Petr Yan says private political talk with Merab Dvalishvili may surface
"Petr Yan discussed politics with Merab Dvalishvili soon after their five-round title clash.
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