## UFC 323: ranking Every Fight From a Wild Night in Las Vegas
The final UFC PPV of 2025 saw two long-reigning champions lose their titles, albeit in drastically different outcomes.Alexandre Pantoja suffered a gruesome arm injury in the opening seconds of his fight with Joshua Van to drop the men’s flyweight title by technical knockout, while Petr Yan regained the men’s bantamweight title five years after his first reign by avenging a loss to Merab Dvalishvili.
Aside from both title fights ending with two new champions, UFC 323 featured an absolute barn burner of a light heavyweight fight, a future Hall of Famer sent to retirement after a gutsy performance and several violent finishes.
UFC 323 was a wild night of fights with a variety of endings, but were does it stand among the rest this year?
after each pay-per-view, we break down and assess the quality of each fight and the fight card itself based on skill displayed, competitiveness and what is at stake. andreas Hale takes a look at all 14 fights at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
UFC 323: Fight Grades
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Result: Yan defeats Dvalishvili by unanimous decision
Grade: A-
Yan was absolutely brilliant in utilizing all of his tools to become a two-time champion and reverse his fortunes after Dvalishvili dominated their first meeting. There will be debate surrounding Dvalishvili’s decision to defend his title four times in a calendar year, but that takes nothing away from Yan’s game plan.Yan masterfully fended off Dvalishvili’s takedown attempts for the first two rounds and put his pinpoint striking to work, busting up the champion and leaving him a bloody mess by the final bell. But Dvalishvili never backed off and did all he could to claw back into the fight, gaining momentum with a trademark carry and slam in Round 3. But Yan was exceptional everywhere, regaining the title in a thriller of a main event that’s worth your time.
Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Edson Barboza
Video: Jalin Turner sends Edson Barboza to the mat for win
### Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott
Result: talbott defeats Cejudo by unanimous decision
Grade: B
talbott sent Cejudo to retirement in an entertaining scrap that blended the heart of a former champion with a rising star demonstrating new wrinkles in his game. Talbott was excellent, taking Cejudo down in the first round and busting him up with strikes in round 2. But Cejudo was all guts as he continued to fight despite being battered and bloodied. cejudo could have checked out at any time, but he refused to fold despite absorbing a great deal of punishment in the fight.
Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli
Result: Ziam defeats Sadykhov by unanimous decision
Grade: C+
Ziam utilized a smart game plan of leg kicks and movement to keep Sadykhov at bay for the majority of their fight. Sadykhov had moments of success with his power, but Ziam was able to avoid taking too much damage.The fight wasn’t filled with a ton of dramatic moments, but Ziam’s consistency and strategy where enough to earn him the nod from the judges.
UFC 323 Recap: Joshua Van Claims Flyweight title After Pantoja Injury
UFC 323, held on April 13, 2024, delivered a night of exciting fights, culminating in a controversial finish to the main event. While the card overall earned a B+ grade, the flyweight championship bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van ended abruptly due to a serious injury to the champion.
Main Event: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
The co-main event saw Joshua Van become the new UFC Flyweight Champion after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a broken arm just 26 seconds into the first round. /id/47230871/van-wins-flyweight-title-pantoja-injures-shoulder-ufc-323″>https://www.espn.com/mma/story//id/47230871/van-wins-flyweight-title-pantoja-injures-shoulder-ufc-323
Overall Event Grade: B+
UFC 323 concluded as one of the better pay-per-view events of the year, offering a night of thrilling fights and finishes, despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the main event.