Merab Dvalishvili calls himself a ‘decision machine’ before Yan trilogy

Merab Dvalishvili acknowledges his low finishing rate in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:18 AM

Key Things to Know

Merab Dvalishvili jokingly labeled himself a "decision machine" ahead of his trilogy bout with Petr Yan.
Dvalishvili will fight Yan for the bantamweight title at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
Sixteen of Dvalishvili's 21 career professional MMA victories have been decided by judges' scorecards.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Merab Dvalishvili jokingly referred to himself as a "decision machine" when asked by a fan how he plans to defeat Petr Yan. The two bantamweights are scheduled to face each other in a trilogy bout for the title at UFC 333 on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Known for his grappling and pace, Dvalishvili has earned 16 of his 21 career wins via decision. His only two UFC finishes came against Marlon Moraes in 2021 and Sean O'Malley during a title defense the prior year.

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