Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili trade warnings ahead of UFC 333

Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili engaged in a heated verbal exchange during the first public press conference for their UFC 333 bantamweight championship trilogy. The event is scheduled for October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Yan advised Dvalishvili to secure medical insurance for his nose, citing potential physical damage. Dvalishvili responded by vowing to ‘break’ Yan’s face during their upcoming bout. Dvalishvili acknowledged that Yan’s performance in their most recent meeting was superior, noting that he had been too relaxed during that fight.

Dvalishvili expressed a desire to humble Yan, similar to their first meeting in 2023, and stated that if he regains the title, he intends to defend it multiple times a year. He also mentioned a potential future matchup against Song Yadong following the trilogy fight.