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		</style>{"id":17878,"date":"2025-12-03T14:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=17878"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:34:44","slug":"ufc-323-dvalishvili-vs-yan-betting-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/ufc-323-dvalishvili-vs-yan-betting-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2: Preview, Odds &#038; How to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a UFC 322 main event that went down to the referee&#8217;s scorecards, fans of mixed martial arts expect the next event to deliver, too. This time, <\/span><b>the UFC bantamweight title is on the line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s no average scrap. Current champ and one of UFC\u2019s hottest fighters \u2013 Georgian <\/span><b>Merab \u201cThe Machine\u201d Dvalishvili<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes on former champ and current challenger <\/span><b>Petr \u201cNo Mercy\u201d Yan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a highly anticipated matchup that should excite both loyal and newer fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Georgian is riding a 14-win streak, but his opponent from Yekaterinburg is currently on a rebound arc, riding 3 solid wins. The first bout went to Dvalishvili. Let\u2019s see how the rematch on Dec 6 may unfold. We have prepared an <\/span><b>extensive betting &amp; fight preview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you make responsible picks. Let\u2019s get into it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Dvalishvili vs Yan 2: Fight Details<\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Saturday, Dec 6 2025 (Main Card should start early morning, ~5 AM Sunday, Dec 7)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The main event is expected to start around 03:00 GMT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At stake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UFC\u2019s Bantamweight Belt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Betting available at 7bet UK<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merab will try to defend his crown for the 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> straight time, while Yan wants revenge on the Georgian and to get back on top. Don\u2019t underestimate either athlete, and find betting markets at 7bet. Please gamble responsibly and do research before placing wagers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>UFC 323 &#8211; Dvalishvili vs Yan 2: Betting<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into the fighters\u2019 profiles and the tale of the tape, let\u2019s cover betting odds. You can find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\/ufc-323-dvalishvili-vs-yan-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC 323 &#8211; Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 betting odds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 7bet. Please also remember that other UFC events and undercard events for UFC 323 will be present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, for your convenience, we\u2019ll overview some of the most popular betting odds in UFC events and how the books view them right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that, by default, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC odds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on our platform are displayed in fractional format. Longer odds (e.g. 5\/1) denote an underdog or an event that has a smaller implied likelihood. Conversely, shorter odds (e.g. 2\/11) mean that this pick is viewed as highly likely or a favourite. However, these are only implied probabilities, not guarantees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep in mind that the odds are accurate as of writing this preview and could move before the fight. Regardless of numbers, you should always bet responsibly and within your means!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Winner<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Merab Dvalishvili<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Petr Yan<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2\/11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">15\/4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the outright or the most straightforward market. Bettors pick one of the two fighters to come out on top. Method of victory or fight length doesn\u2019t matter here. It\u2019s only the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that counts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As of now, Merab holds a significant advantage in the books. He is the early favourite to defend the belt.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other Popular Markets<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the fight night draws closer, more markets will become available. We\u2019ll introduce you to the most popular ones in short. When making your picks, please remember to manage your bankroll and to be aware of how odds work. Here are the most popular markets for UFC events like Dvalishvili vs Yan 2:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Round Total (Over\/Under) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 bet whether the fight takes longer or shorter than the designated threshold. When the combatants are more evenly matched, fights take longer and vice versa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Will the Fight Go the Distance?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 wager whether the fight will go down to the ref scorecards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winning Method <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 your bet wins if you pick the method of victory correctly (e.g. KO, decision, submission). Sometimes this pick is combined with the fighter, meaning you have to pick the fighter &amp; the method of victory together. Remember that draws are also possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Live Betting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 all of the same or many of the same picks, just available live with odds that change in real-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Double Chance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 your bet wins if you successfully pick the winner &amp; method of victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winner &amp; Exact Rounds <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a riskier pick with longer odds. You win if you correctly choose in which round the winner will emerge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Merab Dvalishvili \u2013 \u2018The Machine\u2019<\/h2>\n<p><b>Record<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 21-4 (16 wins by decision); 14-win streak<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Georgian <\/span><b>hasn\u2019t lost an official bout since 2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so he\u2019s truly \u201cThe Machine\u201d. The nickname fits, because Dvalishvili always displays relentlessness and nearly unmatched cardio \u2013 he just does not stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current Bantamweight champ <\/span><b>rose through the ranks gradually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After a couple of early stumbles in his UFC run, he seemingly flipped a switch in 2018 and beat Jose Aldo, Marlon Moraes and, of course, Petr Yan in their first head-to-head. Since capturing the Bantamweight crown in 2024, Merab has steamrolled past all 3 opponents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sean O\u2019Malley \u2013 twice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umar Nurmagomedov<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cory Sandhagen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His W in UFC 320 over Sandhagen was very impressive because he tied the record for most successful consecutive UFC Bantamweight title defences (3). <\/span><b>A repeat victory over Yan would make him the record-holder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the octagon, Merab isn\u2019t very flashy, winning most of his bouts by decision. He doesn\u2019t have the deadliest strikes, but they are effective enough to set up for <\/span><b>God-level grappling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Merab attempted an insane 49 takedowns on Yan in their first bout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Georgian is the favourite for the rematch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and for good reason. If he can replicate the game plan from the first bout, he\u2019ll drag the Russian into deep waters. His fans just need to hope that \u2018The Machine\u2019 doesn\u2019t get complacent, but knowing Merab, that shouldn\u2019t be an issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Merab Dvalishvili \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Cory Sandhagen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Oct 5, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sean O\u2019Malley (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jun 7, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (Submission)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sean O\u2019Malley (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sep 14, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Henry Cejudo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Feb 17, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Petr Yan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mar 11, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Petr Yan \u2013 No Mercy<\/h2>\n<p><b>Record<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 19-5 (7 KOs); 3 wins in a row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petr Yan is a former Bantamweight champ and a story of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">almost greatness<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Known as a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical destroyer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Yan made a name for himself with <\/span><b>precision punching and vicious counter-strikes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When he captured the belt in 2020 against Jose Aldo, the 135-pound division seemed to be his oyster. However, that didn\u2019t prove to be the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Yan\u2019s capture of the title, his record is 4 wins and 4 losses. <\/span><b>As the record suggests, it\u2019s been a tale of two phases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. First came a controversial DQ against Ajaman Sterling. Then the Russian bounced back to defeat Cory Sandhagen, only to face 3 consecutive setbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A split decision loss to Ajaman Sterling (UFC 273)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A split decision loss to Sean O\u2019Malley (UFC 280)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili (UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, true to his moniker, <\/span><b>\u2018No Mercy\u2019 stormed back in 2024-25<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a string of 3 unanimous-decision victories. While his opponents weren\u2019t exactly championship-calibre, they were no slouches, too. So, it\u2019s looking up for Yan, but Merab is an entirely different beast. Even a 3-win streak doesn\u2019t convince the books, so he\u2019s looking like the underdog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for \u2018No Mercy\u2019, he\u2019s been very versatile in the octagon. His strength is the Muay Thai background, mixed with boxing. The former champ made a name for himself with showcases of <\/span><b>brilliant defence and efficient countering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, that defence proved to have room for improvement in the last bout against Merab. The Georgian took Yan down often and showed the Russian\u2019s vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the first bout in the books, \u2018No Mercy\u2019 knows what to expect. Whether that\u2019s any help \u2013 is a question we\u2019ll only know the answer to after the fight starts\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Petr Yan \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Result<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Marcus McGhee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jul 26, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Deiveson Figueiredo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Nov 23, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Song Yadong<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mar 9, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Merab Dvalishvili<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mar 11, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (UD)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sean O\u2019Malley<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Oct 22, 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (SD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tale of the Tape<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Merab Dvalishvili<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Petr Yan<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Age (fight week)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>34<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (born Jan 10 1991)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>32<\/strong> (born Feb 11 1993)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Height<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>5\u20196\u201d<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (168 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>5\u20197\u201d<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (170 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Reach<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>68\u201d<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (173 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>67\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (170 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Professional Record<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>21-4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>19-5<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">UFC Debut<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Dec 9, 2018<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 SD Loss vs Frankie Saenz (UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Jun 23, 2018<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 KO win vs Teruto Ishihara (UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Titles\/Status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>UFC Bantamweight Champion,<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>#3 in UFC P4P\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Current #3<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Key Factors to Watch<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on betting on UFC 323 &#8211; Dvalishvili vs Yan 2, you should know what to watch out for. This info can help you make smarter picks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Can Petr Flip the Script?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best hope for Yan is to start strong and try to hurt Merab early. If he can land anything significant in the first two (say a big uppercut or knee), the Russian will have a chance. However, we\u2019ve rarely seen Merab in any real trouble, so if he dictates the terms and takes things to the ground, the result will be the same as the first time out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Merab\u2019s Takedown Train<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans and experts agree \u2013 Dvalishvili\u2019s pressure is like a noose around the opponent\u2019s neck that tightens gradually and inexorably. Even if Yan stuffs the first 10 attempts at a takedown, Merab will try for the 15<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 30<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 40<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time and so on. That kind of grind is unfavourable for a striker like Yan, so he has to be in the best shape of his life to steal the belt back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Watch UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 in the UK?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re from the UK and want to watch live, TNT Sports has a PPV service for this event. Also, you can tune in to UFC Fight Pass. It\u2019s the final PPV card of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How did the First Bout Between Yan and Dvalishvili Play Out?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first bout, \u2018The Machine\u2019 dominated through relentless wrestling. Dvalishvili attempted record takedowns, not allowing the Russian to settle. While Yan survived to the final bell, it was a clear UD victory for Merab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Will the Fighters Make From This Fight?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exact purses for UFC 323 aren\u2019t officially disclosed. However, recent reports on Merab\u2019s pay show he made around US$500,000 at UFC 311. Estimates suggest that Yan could be guaranteed somewhere around $250,000-300,000. 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