Merab Dvalishvili stated that regardless of shedding his title at UFC 323, the promotion assured him a title rematch each time he competed subsequent.
Dvalishvili was unsuccessful in defending his bantamweight title for the fourth time in a yr and his first in 12 months, however Petr Yan performed spoiler within the rematch with a standout efficiency.
At UFC 323, Yan not solely received a placing battle with Dvalishvili, but additionally matched Dvalishvili’s pace to cease a takedown and get a takedown. In the long run, “No Mercy” superior to a unanimous resolution victory, ruining the Georgian’s plans.
Dvalishvili accepted defeat as a champion and guaranteed the group that he was going to placed on an fascinating match and never simply grapple and grapple. “The Machine” needs it again and he expressed the identical throughout an Octagon interview.
It was Merab Dvalishvili’s fourth title struggle in simply over a yr, and he suffered main injury at UFC 323. Frequent exercise might have led to excessive exhaustion, and in consequence, he in all probability wasn’t capable of carry out at his finest final weekend.
Nonetheless, ‘The Machine’ is keen to return again and provides again to his misplaced UFC gold medal. He instructed MMA Propic:
“The UFC contacted me and stated, ‘You possibly can relaxation as a lot as you need. Your subsequent struggle is a rematch with Petr Yan for the belt. Relaxation as a lot as you need and let me know whenever you’re prepared.'”
Take a look at Merab Dvalishvili’s feedback under.
Petr Yan says Merab Dvalishvili is without doubt one of the few champions who really deserves a rematch
After changing into two-time UFC bantamweight champion at UFC 323, Petr Yan says he has no intention of getting again at Merab Dvalishvili anytime quickly and that Merab Dvalishvili has to win a struggle earlier than their title rematch.
Nonetheless, Yang later recanted his assertion and praised The Machine:
“I believe he is one of many guys that really deserves a rematch.”
Take a look at Petr Yan’s feedback under.
Each males are at the moment 1-1, and this potential title rematch would full the trilogy.
