News Summary
The UFC is gearing up for its final pay-per-view event, UFC 323, showcasing thrilling matchups including two title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against Petr Yan in a rematch, while Alexandre Pantoja takes on Joshua Van for the flyweight title. The card also features veterans like Jalin Turner making a comeback and Maycee Barber after a significant health scare. With emerging talents and established fighters, UFC 323 promises to deliver an action-packed night as fans anticipate exciting bouts at the T-Mobile Arena.
Las Vegas – The UFC is set to host its final pay-per-view event of the year, UFC 323, on December 6, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena. The significant fight card features a total of 14 bouts, including two title fights that promise to deliver high-stakes action for fans and fighters alike.
In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against Petr Yan, marking a highly anticipated rematch. Dvalishvili previously faced Yan in a dominating performance that resulted in a decisive victory. Should Dvalishvili triumph in this bout, he will make history as the first fighter in UFC to defend a championship title four times in a single calendar year.
The co-main event will showcase Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Joshua Van, who has been on an impressive five-fight winning streak leading up to this title shot. Van’s most notable victory came against Brandon Royval, where he secured a win on short notice.
The fight card also includes a return from lightweight veteran Jalin Turner, who recently announced his retirement but is set to return to the octagon against seasoned competitor Edson Barboza. Turner’s recent fight history shows a struggling record of 1-4 in his last five bouts, with his last matchup ending in submission loss.
Furthermore, Maycee Barber, a contender in the flyweight division, is set to make her return against Karine Silva after a significant health scare that kept her out of the ring for over a year. Barber spent more than a week hospitalized due to a mysterious illness that prevented her from fighting Rose Namajunas in 2024 and faced yet another health emergency shortly before her planned bout with Erin Blanchfield.
Other notable bouts on the UFC 323 card include:
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov
- Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira
- Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott
- Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira
- Nazim Sadykhov vs. Fares Ziam
- Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos
- Iwo Baraniewski vs. Ibo Aslan
- Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres
- Terrance McKinney vs. Chris Duncan
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli
This event is significant not just for the title bouts but also for the range of fighters returning to the octagon, showcasing emerging talents and established veterans alike. With the T-Mobile Arena as the backdrop, UFC 323 signifies both a conclusion to an action-packed year and a launchpad for fighters with aspirations for 2026.
The stakes are especially high for both Dvalishvili and Pantoja as they look to solidify their reigns in their respective divisions. UFC fans will tune in to witness history in the making as the year 2025 comes to a close with exhilarating bouts and the thrill of mixed martial arts at its finest.
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- Wikipedia: Mixed Martial Arts
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- Google Scholar: UFC 2025
- BJ Penn: O’Malley Warns Dvalishvili
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- Bloody Elbow: O’Malley on Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
- Google News: Merab Dvalishvili
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