History almost forgot about Petr Yan. Much of the excitement surrounding UFC 323 was fueled by Merab Dvalishvili's campaign to be the first fighter to make four successful UFC title defenses in one calendar year. Yan had other plans.

Rounding out the main card are intriguing matchups like Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira, and a clash between veterans Henry Cejudo and Payton Talbott, making UFC 323 a potent mix of title drama, youth vs. experience, and stylistic contrast.

UFC 323 is live from Las Vegas, Nevada, tonight with the Main Event featuring reigning champ Merab Dvalishvili facing off against Petr Yan.

It’s a rematch from their March 2023 fight, which Dvalishvili won by unanimous decision. This will be the UFC’s last pay-per-view on ESPN before the company’s new media deal with Paramount Skydance takes effect in 2026. Fans can watch UFC 323 exclusively via ESPN+ PPV, which costs $79.99 for current ESPN+ subscribers.

This is the UFC 323 live blog for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2, the bantamweight championship main event Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Two championships and a highly anticipated rematch are set for Saturday night, as fans get set for a thrilling night of action at UFC 323. The main event will see Merab Dvalishvili put his Bantamweight title on the line against Petr Yan.

Two title fights headline the action at UFC 323 this Saturday, with an enticing preliminary card that will play a big role in reshaping the lightweight division.

Joshua Van's crowning achievement brings more questions than answers. Van succeeded in dethroning Alexandre Pantoja to become the second youngest UFC champion ever, but the outcome of their fight at UFC 323 does little to address who the better man was.