The UFC bantamweight championship will be contested this Saturday at UFC 323, featuring the titleholder Merab Dvalishvili defending his belt against Petr Yan in their rematch. Dvalishvili secured his third successful bantamweight title defense with a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320 on October 4th. Yan enters the fight fresh off a unanimous decision win against Marcus McGee at UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. De Ridder held on July 26th. The main card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is set to start at 10 p.m. ET, with earlier bouts beginning at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET respectively.
According to the latest UFC 323 betting odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, Dvalishvili is the favorite at -410, while Yan is the underdog at +320. The co-main event features flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja as the -230 favorite against Joshua Vann, who is listed at +190. MMA expert Daniel Vithlani from SportsLine offers predictions and betting insights to help fans make informed decisions for UFC 323.
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Dvalishvili, 34, is on a 14-fight win streak and claimed the UFC bantamweight title by defeating Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 in September 2024. He successfully defended the title against Umar Nurmagomedov, O’Malley again, and Sandhagen. He is notable as the first UFC champion from Georgia, with an overall record of 21-4 in 25 fights, holding the UFC records for most decision wins (16) and takedowns (117). Ranked third in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound list, Dvalishvili has earned multiple Performance and Fight of the Night awards.
Yan, 32, has won his last three fights and previously held the interim and undisputed UFC bantamweight titles. He shares the record for the fourth-longest bantamweight winning streak (seven) and holds three Fight of the Night bonuses. Yan began his pro career in 2014, entered the UFC in 2018 winning Rookie of the Year, and was named Top 10 Fighter of the Year in 2019. He is currently ranked third in the UFC bantamweight division.
Additionally, the UFC on Paramount+ event starts January 24, 2026, with a free 7-day trial available. Visrani’s UFC 323 picks include a prediction that Terrence McKinney will lose to Chris Duncan in a lightweight preliminary bout, citing Duncan’s strong streak and well-rounded skills. Betting offers, including a FanDuel promo for a $150 bonus bet, are available for new users.
Fans can also get detailed fight analysis and betting guidance from Visrani, who favors grapplers in this division and has made over $1,500 in UFC main card profits. The main fight card odds at UFC 323 are: Dvalishvili (-410) vs. Yan (+320), Pantoja (-230) vs. Vann (+190), Moreno (+110) vs. Taira (-130), Cejudo (+215) vs. Talbot (-265), and Blachowicz (-110) vs. Guskov (-110).
Fan Take: This high-stakes rematch between Dvalishvili and Yan is a defining moment for the bantamweight division, showcasing top-level skills and championship pedigree. Its outcome could reshape the title landscape and influence future rivalries in the sport, making it a can’t-miss event for fight fans.
