FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Petr Yan's victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323

Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili in the rematch and became the UFC bantamweight champion for the second time.

Rodrigo Tannuri

07/12/2025 | 3:50

Yan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Petr yan shocked the world UFC 323. At the event held this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA), the Russian surprised Merab Dvalishvili, applied a penalty while standing and dethroned him. After 25 minutes of battle, 'No Mercy' prevailed over the Georgian by unanimous decision and became the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg).

This was the second time Yan reached the top of the competitive category, proving his quality. In MMA since 2014, the Russian has won 20 fights and lost five. His main victories were against... Cory Sandhagen, Deiveson Figueiredo, José Aldo, Merab Dvalishvili, song yadong e Urijah faber.

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Yan puts on a perfect fight.

The main fight of UFC 323 The fight was relentless from start to finish. In the octagon, Yan didn't allow his opponent to implement his pressure and wrestling game. In the striking exchanges, the Russian, a specialist in the area, displayed precision and technique, landing the most impactful blows of the fight and causing Merab to bleed profusely.

The athlete was so well-trained that he practically prevented all of the Georgian's takedown attempts. When he was taken down by his rival, Yan got up without difficulty. In this way, 'No Mercy' avenged his defeat to Merab in 2023.

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Watch the highlights of Petr Yan's victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.

Yan attacks Merab.

Yan applies plastic surgery for hair removal.

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Beautiful waterfall of Merab

Announcement of victory

Yan celebrates victory with fans.

Results UFC 323

MAIN CARD

Bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

Flyweight belt (up to 57 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Alexandre pantoja by technical knockout (arm injury) at 26 seconds of round 1

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Tatsuro Taira derrotou Brandon Moreno by technical knockout (punches) at 2:24 of R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Payton Talbott derrotou Henry Cejudo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Jan Blachowicz x Bogdan Guskov It ended in a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28).

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Manuel Torres derrotou Grant dawson by technical knockout (punches) at 2min25sec of R1

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Duncan derrotou terrance mckinney by submission (Anaconda choke) at 2:30 of Round 1

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Maycee barber derrotou Karina Silva by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): fares ziam derrotou Nazim Sadykhov by technical knockout (elbows) at 4:59 of round 2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk derrotou Marvin vettori by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): jalin turner derrotou Edson Barboza by technical knockout (punches) at 2min24sec of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Ibo Aslan by knockout (punch) at 1min29sec of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Mansur Abdul-Malik derrotou Antonio Trocoli by submission (standing guillotine choke) at 1 minute and 9 seconds of round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Mairon Santos derrotou Muhammad Naimov by technical knockout (punches) at 21 seconds of round 3

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