US EditionUFC 323 Results: Winners, Bonuses And Highlights From Tonight’s Card
- On Saturday at UFC 323 in Las Vegas, Petr Yan regained the UFC bantamweight title by unanimous decision after a five-round war with Merab Dvalishvili.
- With 14 straight wins and seeking a fourth title defense this year, Merab Dvalishvili entered the rematch after losing to Petr Yan on March 11, 2023.
- By the numbers, judges gave Yan 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47 as he thwarted all but two of Dvalishvili's 29 takedown attempts and landed five takedowns.
- On the financial front, anyone wagering $100 on Yan would have won $320 as Dvalishvili closed a-425 favorite at BetMGM, and Yan thanked fans for their support.
- With the UFC shifting to streaming, UFC 323 served as a transition event marking the last pay-per-view before the Paramount Plus seven-year contract; Joshua Van won the flyweight title after Alexandre Pantoja’s freak injury, with Tatsuro Taira now in contention.
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Merab Dvalishvili Seeks Fan Advice on Medical Problem He’s Dealt With for Years
Few sports punish the human body quite like mixed martial arts, even for the toughest of fighters. While there is a notion that MMA is safer than boxing, which is an ongoing debate, the Octagon leaves its mark in ways both seen and unseen. Some scars fade away as time progresses, but others leave a permanent mark on the body. Take Merab Dvalishvili, for example. The former bantamweight champion’s crooked and battle-worn nose tells the story of h…
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Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323
Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday night.
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Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title
LAS VEGAS -- Despite the steepest of odds, Petr Yan is the king of the bantamweight division once again after stunning Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday.
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