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Petr Yan Triumphs, Ends Dvalishvili's 14-Fight Streak

12/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Petr Yan reclaimed the bantamweight title at UFC 323 on December 9, 2025, by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision, ending Dvalishvili's 14-fight win streak.
Yan's victory elevated him to No. 6 in the pound-for-pound rankings.
In the co-main event, Joshua Van became the new flyweight champion after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a severe arm injury just 26 seconds into their fight.
Pantoja fell to No. 9 in the pound-for-pound rankings.
UFC management has not confirmed immediate rematch plans for either champion.

History

Historical Context

Jon Jones reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight title at UFC 232 on December 29, 2018, defeating Alexander Gustafsson in a highly anticipated rematch. This event, held in Inglewood, California, attracted over 13,000 fans, underscoring MMA's rising popularity. Jones' victory, despite controversy over scoring, continues to influence fighter rankings and rematch dynamics within the UFC, shaping the sport's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Petr Yan reclaimed the bantamweight title at UFC 323 on December 9, 2025, by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision, ending Dvalishvili's 14-fight win streak.
Yan's victory elevated him to No. 6 in the pound-for-pound rankings.
In the co-main event, Joshua Van became the new flyweight champion after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a severe arm injury just 26 seconds into their fight.
Pantoja fell to No. 9 in the pound-for-pound rankings.
UFC management has not confirmed immediate rematch plans for either champion.

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