Islam Makhachev recently weighed in on how a third fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili would play out.
Earlier this month, Yan dethroned Dvalishvili in a rematch at UFC 323, spoiling the Georgian’s fourth title defense in 2025. While ‘The Machine’ did not slow down for five rounds, Yan found a way to stop the takedowns, scored his own, and did not melt under the pressure of Dvalishvili.
He also held the edge in the striking exchanges, leaving the 34-year-old bloodied. On top of that, the Russian fighter landed brutal kicks to his foe’s liver, drawing visible screams of pain.