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UFC 323 fight grades: Why Dvalishvili-Yan wasn't the best fight on the card
Which fights were the best and worst of the last UFC PPV of 2025? Andreas Hale grades every fight from UFC 323.
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Yan's and Van's wins at UFC 323 throw kinks into the MMA timeline
It's hard not to think about what could have been when you see Petr Yan's and Joshua Van's championship paths.
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UFC 323 - Bantamweight - Main Event - Title Fight
What's next for new champions Petr Yan and Joshua Van after UFC 323?
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