UFC 333 results: Petr Yan outduels Merab Dvalishvili to retain title in Fight of the Year contender — SkimNews
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- Petr Yan outlasted Merab Dvalishvili in a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 333, with all three judges scoring it 48-47 to retain the bantamweight championship.
- Petr Yan landed a decisive left body kick in the third round that visibly hurt Merab Dvalishvili, shifting momentum and launching a three-round offensive surge.
- Merab Dvalishvili controlled the first half of the fight with relentless takedown attempts and high-volume striking, but failed to secure a finish despite his signature pace.
- Petr Yan fended off repeated takedown attempts throughout the bout and consistently returned to his feet when taken down, preserving his striking advantage.
- Petr Yan revealed post-fight that his coach told him the fight was even going into the fifth round, prompting him to push for a finish to secure the decision.
Why it matters: Yan’s victory solidifies his second reign as champion by defeating the man who dethroned him, proving he can overcome Dvalishvili’s pressure and cardio—two fighters have now split three fights, but Yan holds the current edge with two consecutive wins after an initial loss.
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