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Merab Dvalishvili Opens As Heavy Favorite Against Petr Yan in UFC 323 Title Match

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UFC 323 is set for December 6, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the headline bout featuring champion Merab Dvalishvili defending the bantamweight title against former champion Petr Yan. This fight is a rematch of their 2023 encounter, which Dvalishvili won by unanimous decision. The stakes are significant, as Dvalishvili aims for a record fourth title defense this calendar year, a feat unprecedented in UFC bantamweight history.

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan Odds

In the lead-up to UFC 323, odds for the event betting markets consistently favor Dvalishvili. Multiple sportsbooks list him between -310 and -410 (implying a near 75-80% win probability), while Yan is priced as the underdog, between +250 and +295.