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Merab Dvalishvili explains suprising demeanor towards Petr Yan ‘talking sh*t’ at UFC 333 press conference

Merab Dvalishvili says Petr Yan can talk all the trash he wants, because he’s not taking the bait. Dvalishvili challenges Yan for the bantamweight title in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 333 card in a highly-anticipated trilogy matchup. “The…

By Mike Heck · MMA Fighting

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Merab Dvalishvili said Petr Yan's trash talk no longer bothers him after he stayed calm during a press conference.
Dvalishvili will challenge bantamweight champion Petr Yan in a trilogy fight at UFC 333 on October 24.
Dvalishvili defeated Yan in March 2023, while Yan won their December rematch to reclaim the title.

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Merab Dvalishvili addressed his calm reaction to Petr Yan's trash talk at a pre-fight press conference ahead of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 333 on October 24. Dvalishvili explained that he chose not to engage because he has matured and no longer lets insults bother him, preferring to settle things inside the Octagon.

The upcoming co-main event serves as a trilogy bout between the two rivals, following Dvalishvili's win in March 2023 and Yan's championship victory in December. Dvalishvili acknowledged the showdown as the biggest fight of his career after his 14-fight winning streak was snapped in their previous rematch.

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Merab Dvalishvili explains suprising demeanor towards Petr Yan ‘talking sh*t’ at UFC 333 press conference

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