UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Georgia
Myanmar
R1, 0:26
Title Fight
Brazil
Japan
R2, 2:24
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Uzbekistan
Prelims • Final
R1, 2:25
Performance of the Night
Scotland
R1, 2:30
R3, 5:00
France
R2, 4:59
Azerbaijan
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Italy
R1, 2:24
R1, 1:29
Performance of the Night
Turkey
R1, 1:09
R1, 0:21
Tajikistan
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili each earned $50,000 for their five-round bantamweight championship classic in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Manuel Torres earned $50,000 for his explosive first-round knockout over ranked lightweight Grant Dawson at 2:25 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Iwo Baraniewski secured $50,000 after scoring a thunderous 89-second knockout of Ibo Aslan in his UFC debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Purses for UFC 323 are governed by private promotional agreements and the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Exact contracted base payouts and win bonuses remain confidential. Amounts denoted with (—) represent undisclosed base figures. Figures include official $50,000 post-fight bonus awards. Fines assessed to Brunno Ferreira (20% of purse to Marvin Vettori) and Mairon Santos (20% of purse to Muhammad Naimov) for missing weight are not publicly itemized.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 323
UFC 323 marked the promotion’s final event under the traditional standalone Pay-Per-View business model prior to the historic transition to the Paramount Skydance streaming agreement in 2026.
Petr Yan became only the third fighter in UFC history to capture the undisputed bantamweight championship twice, joining Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillashaw.
Petr Yan halted Merab Dvalishvili’s historic 14-fight winning streak, turning away his bid to become the first champion to defend a UFC title four times in a single calendar year.
Joshua Van made history as the youngest UFC Flyweight Champion of all time, capturing the 125-pound crown in an upset over dominant champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Joshua Van’s 26-second first-round stoppage over Alexandre Pantoja stands as the second-fastest title fight finish in UFC flyweight history.
Tatsuro Taira became only the second fighter in UFC history to stop former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno via strikes, earning a second-round TKO.
Payton Talbott swept all three scorecards (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) against Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo, landing 134 significant strikes.
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz and Bogdan Guskov fought to a razor-thin majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28), combining for over 160 significant strikes.
TUF winner Mairon Santos authored the fastest victory of the night, blitzing Muhammad Naimov in just 21 seconds of Round 1 in their catchweight bout.
Promotional newcomer Iwo Baraniewski made an immediate impact by knocking out Ibo Aslan in just 1:29 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Mansur Abdul-Malik earned the fastest submission of the night by catching veteran Antonio Trócoli in a guillotine choke at 1:09 of the opening frame.
UFC 323 concluded the 2025 Las Vegas calendar with a capacity crowd of 18,603 spectators and an official live gate of $4,738,495.
When and where did UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 take place?
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan?
Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) to reclaim the UFC Bantamweight Championship, snapping Dvalishvili’s 14-fight winning streak.
Who won the co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van?
Joshua Van captured the UFC Flyweight Championship by defeating Alexandre Pantoja via TKO (arm injury) in just 26 seconds of Round 1.
Who won the official bonuses at UFC 323?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili earned Fight of the Night, while Manuel Torres and Iwo Baraniewski earned Performance of the Night honors.
Why was UFC 323 a historic pay-per-view milestone?
UFC 323 was the final event under the UFC’s traditional Pay-Per-View model, ending a format that had been a hallmark since 1993 ahead of the 2026 Paramount Skydance streaming agreement.
How did Tatsuro Taira defeat Brandon Moreno?
Tatsuro Taira defeated former two-time champion Brandon Moreno via TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 2, solidifying his status as a top flyweight contender.
What was the result of Payton Talbott vs. Henry Cejudo?
Rising bantamweight Payton Talbott defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What was the outcome of Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov?
The light heavyweight contest concluded in a majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after three hard-fought rounds.
What was the fastest knockout at UFC 323?
The fastest finish occurred in the early prelims, where Mairon Santos stopped Muhammad Naimov via punches in just 21 seconds of Round 1.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 323?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 18,603 fans to T-Mobile Arena, generating an official live gate of $4,738,495.
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