Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan will clash in a bantamweight title fight at UFC 323. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. It marks the final pay-per-view event under the UFC’s media rights deal with ESPN.
Dvalishvili enters the main event eager to solidify his bantamweight GOAT status. It will be his fourth title defense this year. He has set records and continues to prove that he is among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Dvalishvili and Yan fought once before in 2023. That fight saw ‘The Machine’ earn a dominant unanimous decision win after all three judges scored it 50-45.
Now, Yan hopes to reclaim the bantamweight championship and end Dvalishvili’s legendary reign.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Dvalishvili enters as the -500 favorite. A $20 wager on him to retain his title would yield a total payout of $24.
Yan, the former bantamweight champion, sits at +340. A $20 wager on him would return $88 if he can avenge his loss.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan: Method of Victory and Prop Betting Odds
Method of victory and prop bets will likely draw plenty of interest from bettors wagering money on the UFC 323 headliner.
Dvalishvili is heavily favored, so the method of victory markets could see higher returns. Oddsmakers favor him to win by decision at -195. They also give him +750 odds to win by submission.
For Yan, the best path to victory, according to oddsmakers is by decision, listed at +600. The former bantamweight champion, known for his striking, is listed at +900 to win by KO/TKO.
What is most surprising about Yan’s +950 KO/TKO line is that Dvalishvili, known for his relentless takedowns, is listed at +900 to win by KO/TKO.
Oddsmakers are expecting the fight to go the distance. The total rounds prop sits at 4.5 rounds. The under 4.5 rounds line stands at +280, while the over is listed at -410.
A prop bet for the fight going the distance is listed at -370. In contrast, the fight not going the distance is set at +260.
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan Main Card Betting Odds
Beyond the bantamweight title main event between Dvalishvili and Yan, UFC 323 features other exciting matchups.
In light heavyweight action, Bogdan Guskov faces former champion Jan Blachowicz. Oddsmakers view it as a closely contested bout. Blachowicz, ranked No. 5, enters as a -138 favorite, while Guskov, ranked No. 11, stands as a +108 underdog.
In flyweight action, rising contender Tatsuro Taira faces Brandon Moreno. The former champion enters as a slight +102 underdog. Taira, on the other hand, hopes to push toward a title shot and stands as a -130 favorite.
In bantamweight action, Henry Cejudo looks to prove oddsmakers wrong and close out his career with a win. The former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist is a +215 underdog. His opponent, Payton Talbott, is a strong -290 favorite.
Talbott has a great chance to make a name for himself at Cejudo’s expense and surge up the bantamweight rankings.
The co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja against Joshua Van for the flyweight championship. Pantoja, a dominant champion, enters as a -265 favorite. Van, riding a five-fight winning streak, sits at +200.
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