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Petr Yan Reclaims UFC Bantamweight Title at UFC 323, Rules Out Immediate Dvalishvili Rematch

The champion says Merab Dvalishvili must earn another win before a title shot, shifting attention to Umar Nurmagomedov’s January fight as a likely decider.

Overview

  • Yan defeated Dvalishvili by unanimous decision in their Las Vegas rematch to regain the bantamweight belt.
  • At the post-fight press conference, Yan rejected an instant rematch and suggested Dvalishvili face Umar Nurmagomedov to reestablish contention.
  • Dvalishvili was transported to a hospital by ambulance after the bout and posted video from the ride with Aljamain Sterling.
  • UFC named Yan–Dvalishvili the Fight of the Night and awarded $50,000 bonuses to both fighters.
  • Top-ranked Umar Nurmagomedov, who fights Deiveson Figueiredo on January 24 at UFC 324, wrote that the result will clarify the next challenger.