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Petr Yan Reclaims Bantamweight Title, Defeats Dvalishvili

12/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Petr Yan reclaimed the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 323 by defeating Merab Dvalishvili in a unanimous decision.
Yan outstruck Merab Dvalishvili with 139 significant strikes to 134 and defended 27 of 29 takedowns, with Dvalishvili expressing interest in a rematch.
The win ended Dvalishvili's 14-fight streak and thwarted his bid to defend the title four times in a year.
Judges scored 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Yan.

History

Historical Context

Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title in March 2021 after Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike, marking the first title win via disqualification in UFC history. This event followed Yan's victory over José Aldo for the vacant title in July 2020, highlighting the intense competition in the bantamweight division, where rematches and title shifts are common.

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Story summary

Petr Yan reclaimed the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 323 by defeating Merab Dvalishvili in a unanimous decision.
Yan outstruck Merab Dvalishvili with 139 significant strikes to 134 and defended 27 of 29 takedowns, with Dvalishvili expressing interest in a rematch.
The win ended Dvalishvili's 14-fight streak and thwarted his bid to defend the title four times in a year.
Judges scored 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Yan.

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