Breakdown | Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 2
After getting 50-45d less than three years ago, Petr Yan completely flipped the script and surprised everyone by dominating Merab Dvalishvili to regain his title. A commitment to his jab, stalwart takedown defense, and a renewed confidence all played pivotal roles in this all-time great performance. We also learned more about the limits to Merab's weaponized cardio.
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Perfect!! I’m on my 5th re watch of this fight
Great breakdown as always
Great breakdown! It's interesting that this fight came after the Sandhagen one; Cory had a lot of the same ideas but wasn't as good at implementing them. Not to mention, Cory is more of an outfighter and doesn't seem to do as well against people who are constantly on him. Yan is a better grappler and a more structured striker. I truly believe that even with his flaws, Yan might be one of the best at MMA that we've seen so far.
Agree with everything you said here!
The week after a great fight is always exciting. Not only do you have the fight itself, but it keeps on giving with all the analysis that comes after. Can't wait to finish this!