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UFC 323 is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena, featuring a rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan. This fight serves as Dvalishvili’s fourth title defense as he looks to break the single-year title defense record. The co-main event is a flyweight title bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. Additional matchups include former champion Henry Cejudo facing rising star Payton Talbott, and Jan Błachowicz competing against Bogdan Guskov. Anticipation is high for this thrilling event.
Las Vegas – UFC 323 is set to make history on December 6, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena, with a highly anticipated rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan as the main event. This fight represents Dvalishvili’s fourth title defense in 2025, aiming to break the record for the most title defenses in a single year.
In his previous bout at UFC 320, Dvalishvili successfully defended his title against Cory Sandhagen, winning by unanimous decision. Throughout 2025, Dvalishvili has established an impressive record, defeating top contenders including Umar Nurmagomedov and Sean O’Malley, along with his latest win over Sandhagen. His earlier fight against Yan in 2023 concluded with a convincing unanimous decision victory, where Dvalishvili outstruck Yan significantly, landing 147 significant strikes against Yan’s 75, while also executing 11 takedowns.
Conversely, this upcoming fight marks a resurgence for Yan, who has won his last three matches, including a decision victory over Marcus McGhee. Yan’s successful comeback demonstrates his determination to reclaim the bantamweight title.
The co-main event of UFC 323 features a flyweight title bout between current champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Joshua Van. Pantoja aims to defend his title for the fifth straight time, following a successful submission victory against Kai Kara-France at UFC 317. This victory extended his winning streak to eight fights, demonstrating his dominance in the division since capturing the title from Brandon Moreno in December 2023.
Challenging Pantoja is Joshua Van, who is riding a five-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was against Brandon Royval, which earned him a shot at Pantoja’s title. Both fighters are eager to prove themselves, making this matchup a noteworthy highlight of the event.
In addition to the title fights, UFC 323 will also showcase a bout between former two-division champion Henry Cejudo and rising star Payton Talbott. Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist and decorated fighter, returned to the Octagon in 2023 after a brief retirement. However, he has faced two decision losses in his recent outings, prompting questions about his future in the sport. Talbott earned his UFC roster spot through Dana White’s Contender Series and recently secured a decision win over Felipe Lima, marking him as an exciting competitor to watch.
Lastly, a light heavyweight bout will feature former champion Jan Błachowicz matching up against rising contender Bogdan Guskov. Błachowicz is looking to snap a losing streak, having not won since May 2022. On the other hand, Guskov is on an impressive four-fight winning streak, with all of his victories ending in finishes, making this matchup intriguing for fans and pundits alike.
UFC 323 is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion to the UFC’s 2025 calendar, showcasing multiple notable matchups that carry significant title implications across different divisions. As fighters prepare for their respective bouts, anticipation for the event continues to grow, with fans eager to witness the next chapter in the careers of these elite competitors.
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- UFC: Dana White Announces UFC 323 Fights
- Wikipedia: Mixed Martial Arts
- ESPN: Merab Dvalishvili to Defend Title Again
- Google Search: UFC 323
- Sports Illustrated: Merab Dvalishvili’s Historic Win
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mixed Martial Arts
- MiddleEasy: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 Headlines UFC 323
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