Merab
Dvalishvili can joke about his low finishing rate in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Dvalishvili is scheduled to challenge Petr Yan for
the bantamweight title in a trilogy bout at
UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. When a fan
recently asked him to predict the outcome, the former champion
jokingly suggested another decision victory.
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Merab Dvalishvili jokes about his decision-heavy record ahead
of Petr Yan title fight at UFC 333
Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pressure and wrestling,
with 16 of his 21 career victories coming by decision. The Georgian
has recorded two finishes in the UFC: a technical knockout of
Marlon
Moraes in 2021 and a submission of Sean
O’Malley in his second title defense last year.
Asked how he would beat Yan, Dvalishvili described himself as a
“decision machine.”
“There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or decision,”
Dvalishvili said in a brief
interview. “I’m a decision machine.”
A fan asks Merab how he’s going to beat
Petr
Yan 👀 „There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or
decision. I’m a decision machine.“ 😂 via: ghassan_elsolh IG— MMA Pros Pick (@MMA_PROS_PICK_)
October 19, 2026