Merab Dvalishvili has mentioned that regardless of his title loss at UFC 323, the promotion has assured him a title rematch each time he competes subsequent.
Dvalishvili’s fourth protection of the bantamweight strap in a yr and his try to be the primary one to take action in 12 months weren’t fulfilled, as Petr Yan performed spoiler with a standout efficiency within the rematch.
At UFC 323, along with successful the hanging battle vs. Dvalishvili, Yan additionally matched Dvalishvili’s velocity, stopped takedowns, and took him down. Ultimately, ‘No Mercy’ cruised to a unanimous determination victory and ruined the Georgian’s plans.
Accepting the defeat as champion, Dvalishvili assured the crowd that he supposed to present them an entertaining battle slightly than simply wrestle and grapple. ‘The Machine’ needs to run it again, and he voiced the same during the octagon interview.
It was Merab Dvalishvili’s fourth title battle in solely a yr, and he took a ton of harm at UFC 323. Frequent exercise may have been extraordinarily draining, and in consequence, he was maybe unable to present his finest this previous weekend.
Nonetheless, ‘The Machine’ is raring to return and run it again to get his misplaced UFC gold. He informed MMA Execs Decide:
“The UFC contacted me and mentioned, ‘Please relaxation so long as you need, your subsequent battle is a rematch with Petr Yan for the belt. Relaxation so long as you need and name us whenever you’re prepared.”
Take a look at Merab Dvalishvili’s feedback beneath:
Petr Yan Says Merab Dvalishvili Is One of many Few Champions Who Really Deserve a Rematch
After changing into a two-time UFC bantamweight champion at UFC 323, Petr Yan mentioned that he doesn’t need to run it again with Merab Dvalishvili straight away, and the latter should win fights earlier than getting a title rematch.
Nonetheless, Yan later recanted his statements and lauded ‘The Machine,’ saying:
“I believe he’s a type of guys who truly deserves any rematch.”
Take a look at Petr Yan’s feedback beneath:
The pair are presently 1-1, and this potential title rematch will full their trilogy.
