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Dvalishvili Identifies Tactical Shift as Key Error in UFC 323 Yan Loss

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-23 13:20 UTC
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Merab Dvalishvili has vowed to abandon Petr Yan's boxing-centric approach in their UFC 333 trilogy, insisting he will revert to his natural wrestling game to secure a victory. The bantamweight star also highlighted his excitement about the depth of the division, specifically citing Song Yadong as a future opponent he wants to test.

  • In an interview with MMA Fighting, Dvalishvili clarified that his previous defeat stemmed from adopting Yan's style rather than relying on his own wrestling identity, a tactical adjustment he promises to reverse for the Abu Dhabi showdown. He also expressed enthusiasm for facing rising contender Song Yadong once his title saga concludes.

    Source: MMA Fighting

  • Merab Dvalishvili admits he abandoned his wrestling base in the UFC 323 rematch, a strategic choice he vows to correct in the trilogy bout.

    Source: boxingnews.com
Based on reporting by boxingnews.com and MMA Fighting, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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