UFC 323: Predictions and Expert Picks for Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Experts offer insights and forecasts for the UFC 323 main event featuring a title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan in Las Vegas.
UFC 323: Predictions and Expert Picks for Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title bouts on Saturday.
The final two UFC title defenses of 2025 are set to occur on Saturday at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. In the main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili aims for his fourth victory of the year against former champion Petr Yan in a rematch.
If Dvalishvili triumphs over Yan, he could establish the record for the most consecutive bantamweight title defenses at four, making him the first champion to defend a title four times within a calendar year. Yan poses a threat with sharp boxing skills and strong takedown defense, yet he enters as a +330 underdog.
The co-main event features reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against 24-year-old rising star Joshua Van. This will be Pantoja’s fifth defense since claiming the belt in July 2023, while Van is currently 3-0 in his vibrant 2025 season.
UFC 323 Fight Card, Odds
- Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
- Merab Dvalishvili -425 (c) vs. Petr Yan +330, bantamweight title
- Alexandre Pantoja -238 (c) vs. Joshua Van +195, flyweight title
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Expert Predictions and Picks
With such a significant main event, CBS Sports analysts shared their predictions for the main card. Expect an in-depth review of each matchup from experts like Brian Campbell, Brent Brookhouse, Shakiel Mahjouri, Michael Mormile, and Brandon Wise.
