Yan Regains the Bantamweight Championship
UFC 323 brought several important outcomes, starting with Petr Yan reclaiming the bantamweight title in the main event. Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision after five competitive rounds. The judges scored the fight 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47. Yan controlled the striking exchanges and handled most of Dvalishvili’s takedown attempts, reversing the result of their first meeting in 2023. For Dvalishvili, the loss ended his run as champion after a successful year of title defenses.
Van Wins the Flyweight Title After Early Injury
The co main event ended quickly when Joshua Van became the new flyweight champion. The fight stopped only 26 seconds into the first round after Alexandre Pantoja injured his shoulder while throwing a kick and could not continue. The referee stepped in and awarded Van a TKO victory. The sudden finish creates a likely path to a future rematch once Pantoja recovers.
Taira Stops Moreno and Talbott Defeats Cejudo
Tatsuro Taira earned a second round TKO win over former champion Brandon Moreno. Taira landed clean shots that forced the stoppage at the 2:24 mark of the round. The victory improves his position in the division and gives him his most notable result to date.
In another key bout, Payton Talbott won a unanimous decision over Henry Cejudo. All three judges scored the fight 30-27. Talbott used steady pressure and consistent striking to keep Cejudo from building momentum. The result marked the end of Henry Cejudo’s active career as he announced retirement following the fight.
Blachowicz and Guskov End in a Majority Draw
The main card also featured a fight between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov that ended in a majority draw. The scores were 29-28 for Blachowicz and 28-28 on the other two cards. A late knockdown from Blachowicz helped him avoid a full loss, but the draw leaves the matchup unresolved. A rematch remains possible depending on UFC scheduling.
UFC 323 Main Card Results Table
| Matchup | Winner | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili | Petr Yan | Unanimous Decision |
| Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja | Joshua Van | TKO, Round 1 |
| Tatsuro Taira vs Brandon Moreno | Tatsuro Taira | TKO, Round 2 |
| Payton Talbott vs Henry Cejudo | Payton Talbott | Unanimous Decision |
| Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov | Majority Draw | N/A |
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