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Merab Dvalishvili wants trilogy fight with Petr Yan after humbling UFC 323 defeat
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2025
UFC star Merab Dvalishvili has already made it clear that he is interested in a trilogy fight against rival Petr Yan. Last weekend at UFC 323, Merab Dvalishvili lost his UFC bantamweight championship at the hands of Petr Yan. It was an incredible performance from the Russian sensation and ultimately, the judges saw it the same way, as he was able to reclaim the gold – something no fighter in UFC history has ever done after going on a three-fight losing streak.
Aliff Sor Dechapan proves he belongs at the top: "Prajanchai, I hope you're ready for me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 7, 2025
Aliff Sor Dechapan outworked Ramadan Ondash across three rounds at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 6, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, to walk away with a win and shot at gold. Aliff won by unanimous decision and picked up a title shot against divisional king Praanchai PK Saenchai as announced by ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong immediately afterward. The 21-year-old systematically broke down the Lebanese phenom, handing Ondash his first promotional loss while proving he’s ready for championship-level competition.
Dana White slams Ronda Rousey vs. Katie Taylor report during UFC 323 presser
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
Dana White has trashed a report claiming that Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor are in talks for a boxing match. White had a busy night on Saturday with UFC 323 in Las Vegas, but he managed to get a question about the sweet science. It isn’t surprising, given White’s involvement with Zuffa Boxing. This time, White was asked about claims that Rousey vs. Taylor is being discussed for a possible clash in summer 2026.
Ilia Topuria reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 323 loss against Petr Yan
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
Ilia Topuria has sent words of encouragement to Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 323. Dvalishvili was chasing history on Saturday in Las Vegas. “The Machine” was attempting to set a new record for the most successful UFC title defenses in a single year. Petr Yan had other plans, as he avenged a 2023 loss against Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
Dana White praises Merab Dvalishvili with one-word message following UFC 323
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
Dana White had some big praise for Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 323, and he only needed one word to get his point across. Dvalishvili attempted to set a new record for the most successful UFC title defenses in a single year on Saturday. “The Machine” wasn’t able to achieve the feat, as he has finally met his match in Petr Yan. Dvalishvili actually had a unanimous decision win over Yan back in 2023, but their rematch played out far differently.
Dana White remains cold on Arman Tsarukyan getting a second chance at UFC title
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White still doesn’t think Arman Tsarukyan can be trusted in a big spot. Tsarukyan is widely viewed as the best possible contender for the UFC Lightweight Championship. With Ilia Topuria on hiatus due to personal matters, an interim title fight has been booked between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje for UFC 324. This has once again left Tsarukyan on the outside looking in.
Joshua Van slams critics of UFC 323 title win in vulgar response
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
Joshua Van didn’t want to earn a world title the way he did at UFC 323, but he has some fiery words for the critics. Van entered T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday with hopes of defeating Alexandre Pantoja to become a UFC champion for the first time in his young MMA career. The 24-year-old entered the fight with a ton of momentum off his unanimous decision win over Brandon Royval.
UFC 323 title winner Petr Yan gets strong message from top contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 7, 2025
It didn’t take long for Petr Yan to get a message from someone who could be the next UFC bantamweight title challenger. Yan was the underdog entering his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 on Saturday. While Yan dropped a unanimous decision to “The Machine” back in 2023, the rematch was a different story. Yan had success thwarting the grappling of Dvalishvili, which allowed him to work his standup game.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Petr Yan dethroning Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2025
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on Petr Yan defeating Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. In the main event of UFC 323, Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. It was an absolutely incredible performance from the Russian sensation, to the point where on two scorecards, he won by four rounds to one. After years of being away from the title picture, he has finally been able to work his way back to the very top.
Dominick Cruz reveals controversial opinion on Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van fight
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2025
UFC commentator Dominick Cruz believes that Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van should have been allowed to continue at UFC 323. Last night at UFC 323, 24-year-old Joshua Van became one of the youngest champions in the history of the UFC. He defeated Alexandre Pantoja to become the new king of the flyweight division, but unfortunately, it came as a result of a nasty arm injury that occurred really early on in the fight.
Alexandre Pantoja sends defiant message after freak injury loss at UFC 323
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2025
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has released a statement following his strange defeat at UFC 323. Last night in the co-main event of UFC 323, Alexandre Pantoja suffered a nasty arm injury. As he was attempting to pad his fall early in the fight against Joshua Van, his arm was put in a pretty compromising position with Pantoja himself making it clear that he was unable to continue. As a result, Van is the new flyweight champion of the world.
UFC 323 Bonus Report: Iwo Baraniewski one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
The Octagon returned to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 323 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The pay-per-view event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight rematch featuring Petr Yan challenging Merab Dvalishvili. The bout proved to be a return to glory for Petr Yan. The Russian was able to utilize some amazing takedown defense and beautiful striking to better Merab Dvalishvili for the majority of their five-round affair. Yan was able to hurt ‘The Machine’ on multiple occasions and left the now former champion bloody and bruised after twenty-five minutes of thrilling action.
UFC 323 Results: Petr Yan defeats Merab Dvalishvili (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 323 results, including the main event men’s bantamweight rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan. Dvalishvili (21-4 MMA) will be making a quick turnaround, this after defeating Cory Sandhagen at October’s UFC 320 event. ‘The Machine’ has successfully defended the promotion‘s bantamweight world title on three occasions in 2025, this while defeating Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley and the aforementioned ‘Sandman’.
Pros react after Joshua Van dethrones Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 323 event was co-headlined by a men’s flyweight title fight featuring Joshua Van challenging Alexandre Pantoja. Van (16-2 MMA) had entered his first career title bout sporting a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent triumph coming against former title challenger Brandon Royval in a ‘FOTN‘ effort at June’s UFC 317 event. Three weeks prior to that victory, ‘The Fearless’ had scored a quick TKO win over Bruno Gustavo da Silva at UFC 316 in Newark.
UFC 323 Results: Joshua Van upsets Alexandre Pantoja (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 323 results, including the men’s flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. Van (15-2 MMA) will enter his first career title bout on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent triumph coming against former title challenger Brandon Royval in a ‘FOTN‘ effort at June’s UFC 317 event. Three weeks prior to that victory, ‘The Fearless’ earned a TKO win over Bruno Gustavo da Silva at UFC 316 in Newark.
UFC 323 Results: Tatsuro Taira TKO's Brandon Moreno (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 323 results, including the men’s flyweight matchup between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira. Moreno (23-9-2 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring back-to-back decision victories over Steve Erceg and Amir Albazi in his most recent Octagon appearances. The former flyweight kingpin has gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.
UFC 323 Results: Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov ends in a majority draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 323 main card lineup kicks off with a promising light heavyweight bout featuring former division title holder Jan Blachowicz taking on Bogdan Guskov. Blachowicz (29-11-2 MMA) will enter tonight’s matchup with hopes of snapping a three-fight winless drought. The Polish powerhouse most previously competed at March’s UFC event in London, where he dropped a decision to perennial contender Carlos Ulberg. Prior to that setback, Jan had suffered a split decision defeat to Alex Pereira and a split draw to Magomed Ankalaev.
UFC 323 Results: Chris Duncan stops Terrance McKinney (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 323 results, including the lightweight matchup between Terrance McKinney and Chris Duncan. McKinney (17-8 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring back-to-back stoppage victories over Damir Hadzovic and Viacheslav Borshchev in his most recent Octagon appearances. ‘T Wrecks’ has gone 4-1 over his past five fights overall, with his lone loss in the stretch coming by way of knockout against Esteban Ribovics.