Yan (20-5) is scheduled to defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight title against Dvalishvili (21-5) at UFC 333. Having already shared the Octagon with his challenger for 10 rounds, the champion recognizes Dvalishvili’s strengths and is eager to demonstrate his own improvements.
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Petr Yan says 'diamonds are made under pressure' as he prepares for Merab Dvalishvili trilogy in Abu Dhabi Dvalishvili is known for relentless pressure that often frustrates his opponents. Yan, however, views it as a test of his abilities.“I cannot really be annoyed with [Merab’s pressure] because it’s part of his game plan,” Yan told Paramount+. “Every MMA fighter has their own game plan. This is his. To keep moving forward, to keep pressuring. But as we know, diamonds are made under pressure. So, we will find out who we really are when that pressure keeps coming at you and see if you are that…