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The fight in question is highly significant: it features a rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan; should Dvalishvili win, he’d become the first athlete in UFC history to make four successful title defenses in a single calendar year.

We don’t need to stress, after all written earlier, that the event is organized by the UFC.

Where Will the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Be Held?

The UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2, as well as the entire UFC 323 program, will occur at the T‑Mobile Arena in an unincorporated community (officially known in the US as a census-designated place – CDP) of Paradise, adjacent to the city of Las Vegas.

Apart from Dvalishvili and Yan, the UFC 323 card features 26 more fighters. There’s no publicly disclosed “prize pool” in the sense of a fixed pot distributed equally. The organisation (UFC) pays fighters individual purses, win bonuses, and discretionary bonuses. For example, entry-level fighters may have base pay around US$12,000 to show + a similar win bonus. The disclosed “base” payouts for fighters often don’t account for bonuses, pay-per-view points, sponsorships, and other income streams — and those additional earnings are rarely publicly broken down.

So, there’s no reliable public figure for exactly how much Dvalishvili and Yan will earn for their main-event rematch at UFC 323. For a previous event (UFC 320), Dvalishvili was projected to earn around US$2 million for his title defense.

Facts About Fighters in the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili is Georgian, born in Tbilisi, and represents Georgia in MMA; he also has American citizenship. He’s known for his relentless cardio, chain-wrestling pressure, and a historic rise through the bantamweight division. By 2025, he became one of the most dominant grapplers in UFC lower-weight history.

Petr “No Mercy” Yan is Russian, born in Krasnoyarsk, and represents Russia internationally. Former UFC Bantamweight Champion built his name on elite boxing fundamentals, counter-striking, and technical efficiency in striking exchanges.

Their rivalry

• The two already met once — Dvalishvili defeated Yan in March 2023 via a dominant unanimous decision.
• Their styles contrast sharply: Dvalishvili’s endless takedowns vs. Yan’s crisp boxing and defensive discipline.
• For UFC 323, the stakes are higher because the bantamweight championship is on the line.

Their momentum

• Dvalishvili enters the fight as the reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion.
• Yan enters as the former champion, attempting to reclaim his belt after rebuilding momentum.

Unlike tournaments with bracket-style qualifiers, UFC title fights are awarded based on rankings, previous performances, and matchmaking decisions made by the UFC. Here’s how each fighter earned his place:

Dvalishvili earned the right to headline UFC 323 because:

• he’s the current UFC Bantamweight Champion.
• he captured the title earlier in the year and defended it multiple times.
• his dominance in 2024–25 created one of the strongest championship runs in the division’s history.
• as champion, he automatically qualifies for the main event of a numbered PPV when defending his belt.

Yan earned the title shot based on:

• his status as a former champion — he previously held the UFC bantamweight title.
• his high ranking — Yan worked his way back near the top of the division after his earlier losses.
• his resume and rivalry with Dvalishvili — the UFC values storyline rematches, especially in title fights.
• competitive merit — he scored key wins against ranked contenders leading up to 2025.
• UFC matchmakers determining that he was the most legitimate and marketable challenger.

Features of the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

A UFC title fight consists of one single fight. That one fight is divided into:

Five rounds (because it’s a championship bout)

• Each round lasts five minutes
• There is a one-minute rest period between rounds

This is the standard format for all UFC title fights and main events.

Unified rules of mixed martial arts apply, including

• 10-point must scoring system
• Judges score each round independently
• Victory can occur by:

• • Knockout (KO)
  • Technical knockout (TKO)
  • Submission
  • Decision (unanimous, split, majority)
  • Disqualification
  • No contest

The winner becomes (or remains) UFC Bantamweight Champion. The loser isn’t eliminated from the UFC, only from immediate title contention. There’s no rematch clause, unless the UFC decides to book a trilogy based on demand. Rankings are updated after the fight to determine future title challengers.

Who’ll Win the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2?

Dvalishvili is expected to win by most of the best UFC bookmakers, though Yan remains a serious challenger. For example, on Bet365, Dvalishvili was listed at 2/9 for the win, Yan at 7/2. When it comes to MMA fights, be aware of the fact that odds may change leading up to fight night, and there are prop bets (round-by-round, method-of-victory) beyond just “who wins”.

In the U.S., the event is available on ESPN+ (Pay-Per-View). This is the final UFC pay-per-view (PPV) event before the company’s new media contract with Paramount Skydance starts in 2026. Starting next year, the numbered events will be accessible to stream for free on Paramount+ in the U.S. The event date is December 6, 2025, with the main card starting 10 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT. For other countries/regions, you’ll need to check the local broadcaster or streaming rights (for example, some regions may use DAZN or local channels).

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