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Merab Dvalishvili Says Petr Yan Went From ‘Bully’ To Respected Rival Before UFC 323

Before their December 6 rematch, Dvalishvili admitted the first meeting was fueled by emotion, saying Yan was “bullying me and Aljo.” After Merab's dominant win in their 2023 fight, he said his view changed and that his respect for Yan increased. “After I beat Petr first time, I liked him. It’s hard to be mad at him now,” Merab added.