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Dvalishvili and Yan clash in Abu Dhabi: a strategy in question for the Georgian champion
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Merab Dvalishvili admitted to a tactical error in his loss to Petr Yan in December 2024. The Georgian promises to stay true to his game in their trilogy finale at UFC 333, set for October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
To remember:
- Merab Dvalishvili acknowledges a tactical error against Petr Yan and vows to stay true to his game.
- The Georgian is preparing a more aggressive approach for their trilogy finale at UFC 333.
- Petr Yan exploited Dvalishvili’s weaknesses by countering his takedowns and imposing his pace.
The Georgian champion Merab Dvalishvili has learned from his loss to Petr Yan in December 2024. In that fight, the Georgian, who was the favorite going in, made a major tactical mistake: he tried to adopt his opponent’s style, that of an elite boxer, rather than relying on his own strengths. The result? Yan exploited this flaw by systematically countering his takedown attempts and imposing a pace that didn’t suit Dvalishvili.
Their trilogy will conclude on October 24, 2025 in Abu Dhabi at UFC 333, and Dvalishvili has vowed not to repeat the same mistakes. "This time, I’ll be myself," he declared, announcing a more aggressive approach better suited to his strengths. A crucial adjustment against a Yan who is formidable in striking but whose wrestling weaknesses were exposed in their last encounter.
The fight promises to be a tactical showdown where every detail could tip the balance for the bantamweight title. Yan, who capitalized on Dvalishvili’s errors, will now face an opponent determined to play his own game. A rematch where strategy will be king, and where the Georgian champion is determined to reclaim his crown.