Petr Yan retains UFC bantamweight title over Merab Dvalishvili
Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, securing a third victory in their trilogy and retaining the bantamweight championship.
Key points
- Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 333 co-main event in Abu Dhabi.
- All three judges scored the five-round fight 48-47 in favor of Yan.
- Yan retained his bantamweight title with this third win against Dvalishvili.
- Yan displayed superior striking and takedown defense after Dvalishvili's early success.
Bantamweight champion Petr Yan defeated former titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 333 co‑main event on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, securing a third‑meeting win.
In the five‑round contest, all three judges scored the fight 48‑47 for Yan, allowing him to retain his bantamweight belt.
Yan’s performance featured superior striking and takedown defense after early success by Dvalishvili in the opening two rounds.
Your questions, answered
Who won the UFC 333 bantamweight title fight?
Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision to retain the bantamweight title.
Where did UFC 333 take place?
The event took place in Abu Dhabi.
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