Dvalishvili to Defend Bantamweight Crown Against Yan in Main Event
UFC President Dana White announced that UFC 323, set for December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will feature bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against former champion Petr Yan. The fight marks a highly anticipated rematch between the two rivals, with Dvalishvili seeking to make history by becoming the first fighter to record four successful title defenses in a single year.
Flyweight Title Clash Headlines Co-Main Event
In the co-main event, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will take on surging contender Joshua Van. Van, who has quickly risen through the division, will face his first championship opportunity against the experienced Pantoja, who has maintained his status as one of the UFC’s most dynamic champions.
Stacked Card Features Cejudo and Blachowicz Returns
The rest of the card includes several high-profile matchups. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo is slated to face Payton Talbott, while ex-light heavyweight titleholder Jan Blachowicz returns to battle Bogdan Guskov. UFC 323 will close out the promotion’s 2025 pay-per-view calendar, marking the final major event before the organization’s new broadcast partnership begins next year.
