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Cameraman tries to film UFC 333 open workouts, gets dropped by takedown-obsessed Merab (Video)

UFC camera operators may need hazard pay for shooting the UFC 333 open workouts. That’s because UFC 333 co-headliner Merab Dvalishvili, who holds the UFC record for takedowns with 119, was on a mission to drop anyone who dared step…

By Jesse Holland · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:04 PM

Key Things to Know

Merab Dvalishvili slammed a cameraman while demonstrating takedowns during the UFC 333 open workouts.
The incident occurred during fight week activities ahead of Saturday's event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Dvalishvili is scheduled to face Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan in a trilogy co-main event.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Merab Dvalishvili took down a cameraman attempting to film him during the UFC 333 open workouts ahead of his scheduled bout on Saturday. The incident occurred as title-fight athletes engaged with fans and media in Abu Dhabi prior to the event.

Dvalishvili is set to complete a trilogy fight against UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan in the co-main event at Etihad Arena. The UFC 333 card also features Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev.

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Cameraman tries to film UFC 333 open workouts, gets dropped by takedown-obsessed Merab (Video)

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