Overview
- The rematch headlined UFC 323 in Las Vegas, where judges awarded Yan a unanimous decision.
- Telegram founder Pavel Durov wrote on X that he was glad to see his gym friend regain the championship.
- Fighter Khamzat Chimaev congratulated Yan on X and wished Merab Dvalishvili a speedy recovery.
- Yan, 32, now stands at 20–5 in MMA after first becoming UFC champion in 2020 and later losing the title by disqualification to Aljamain Sterling in 2021.
- Dvalishvili, 34, holds a 21–5 record and entered the bout as the champion since September 2024.