It will be a historic moment when Merab Dvalishvili fights at UFC 323 in December. The champ will coach and defend his title for the fourth time this year, which even Dana White praised. This time, he will face Petr Yan. The Georgian fighter has already beaten Yan once, but ‘No Mercy’ said he was only 50% in that fight. Now, Merab’s coach, John Wood, has replied to what Yan said.

On Submission Radio, John Wood said he does not care what Yan says to feel better about losing. He thinks maybe Yan was hurt, but says Dvalishvili was hurt too. He even revealed that Champ’s hand was broken in two places and he had surgery right after the fight. They never talked about the injuries until Yan claimed he was only 50% in the fight.

He said, “Whatever they have to say to get through the night to fee

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