Brief
Dvalishvili says Song Yadong will be his next challenger if he beats Yan at UFC 333
The bantamweight champion outlined his plans for a post‑UFC 333 title defense and speculated on future match‑ups.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Merab Dvalishvili told MMA Junkie that a victory over Petr Yan in the UFC 333 co‑main event on Oct. 24 would put Song Yadong next in line for a title defense.
What happened
Dvalishvili, the reigning bantamweight champion, said the win would lock in a fight with the Chinese star, whom he described as dangerous because of his knockout power. He also offered his view on who Yan would face if the Russian retained the belt, naming former champion Sean O’Malley as the likely opponent.
What was said
"If I win, Song Yadong is next," Dvalishvili said, adding, "Because we never fought each other, he’s dangerous, and we always know he has knockout power." He continued, "If Petr Yan wins, then Sean O’Malley, because they have a history."
Key facts
- Dvalishvili will fight Petr Yan at UFC 333 on Oct. 24. (sportskeeda.com)
- He says a win would set up a title defense against Song Yadong. (sportskeeda.com)
- Dvalishvili predicts Yan would fight Sean O'Malley if Yan retains the belt. (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “"If I win, Song Yadong is next" - Merab Dvalishvili names title defense before Petr Yan trilogy at UFC 333”
