Petr Yan says he has figured out Dvalishvili ahead of UFC 333

Champion Petr Yan is painting a confident picture ahead of his third fight against Merab Dvalishvili. The Russian fighter says he has "figured out" his opponent.

Yan said he is preparing for the bout, which will take place on the UFC 333 card, with complete confidence. He also believes there are aspects of himself he has not yet shown in this matchup. The main message of the statement is clear: Yan is heading into the third meeting in a frame of mind that sees himself as having the advantage.

The phrase "third fight" indicates that the two have already faced each other twice. In the post announcing the bout, Yan and Dvalishvili were highlighted as two major names in this weight class.

References to Abu Dhabi in the post also drew attention. No further details were given about the fight or about Yan's preparation process.