UFC F.N. Yan vs Dvalishvili + Jones future
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili By Michael Jones - @keepingitrealmma & Dave Manley - @mmabobblehead 1. Petr Yan (16-4) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (15-4) On paper, this might seem like a derivative of Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili, where Merab used suffocating forward pressure and great distance management to slow his opponent down. However, Petr is much younger than Aldo so this should look more like Merab vs. Jose Aldo in his prime. That Aldo wouldn't give up the cage and let you walk him down, but where Aldo relied on lightning-fast strikes to catch people, Petr is a bit more measured. He has the speed but doesn't bank on it, instead using excellent timing and bludgeoning power to slow his opponent down. I think that will be the difference. Not to solely rely on good footwork married with superior boxing, but to incorporate more kicks which could throw off Merab's timing. M...