UFC 323 REACTION: Yan DETHRONES Merab! | Pantoja's Injury Loss To Van | EP196

🔥 UFC 323 RECAP SHOW — HERE’S WHAT WENT DOWN IN VEGAS! 🔥

Welcome to our full breakdown of UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 — the wild Saturday night that saw two belts change hands, shocking finishes, and career‑ending moments. 🥊

🏆 Title Fights & Results

Petr Yan reclaimed the Bantamweight title by outpointing champion Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49‑46, 49‑46, 48‑47) after five rounds of crisp striking and smart octagon control.

In the co‑main event, 24‑year-old Joshua Van was crowned the new Flyweight champion after defending champ Alexandre Pantoja suffered a serious arm injury just 26 seconds into the fight — forcing the TKO stoppage.

💥 Other Standout Fights

Flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira delivered a statement win — finishing former champ Brandon Moreno via ground‑and‑pound TKO at 2:24 of Round 2. It was Moreno’s first loss by stoppage in UFC.

Veteran Olympic gold‑medalist & former double‑champ Henry Cejudo bowed out of the sport, losing a unanimous decision to up‑and‑comer Payton Talbott — a gritty 3‑round war that ended Cejudo’s legendary career.

On the prelims, Maycee Barber made a triumphant return after 21 months away, beating Karine Silva by unanimous decision to show she’s still a contender.

🔥 Why This Card Will Be Remembered
UFC 323 didn’t just deliver — it shook up the divisions. Two championships changed hands in dramatic fashion, a legend walked away for good, and rising stars announced themselves with big finishes. This event sets the stage for new rivalries, title runs, and what could be one of the most unpredictable years in UFC history.

Make sure to like, subscribe and ring the bell — we've got full round‑by‑round analysis, post‑fight reactions, and what to expect next from all the breakout stars. 🔔

TIME STAMP
0:00 - Wait Screen
8:50 - Intro
11:40 - Dvalishvili vs Yan
28:30 - Pantoja vs Van
38:55 - Moreno vs Taira
42:35 - Cejudo vs Talbott
51:30 - Blachowicz vs Guskov
54:10 - Prelims

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Previews
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