October 23, 2025

UFC 323 Set for Major Title Fights

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October 23, 2025
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News Summary

UFC 323 will feature an exciting main event with Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Petr Yan. The co-main event showcases Alexandre Pantoja against Joshua Van for the flyweight championship. Notable comebacks include lightweight Jalin Turner facing Edson Barboza, and flyweight contender Maycee Barber returning from health issues. The event closes out the UFC’s pay-per-view schedule, promising fans a thrilling night of mixed martial arts action.

Las Vegas – UFC 323 is set to take place on December 6, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena, capping off the year with an exciting lineup comprising 14 fights, including two title matches. The main event features Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight championship against Petr Yan, marking a highly anticipated rematch following Dvalishvili’s decisive victory over Yan in their previous encounter.

With a potential win, Dvalishvili could make history by becoming the first fighter in UFC to defend a title four times within the same calendar year. This milestone adds significant pressure and intrigue to the main event, as fans eagerly await to see if Dvalishvili can achieve this remarkable feat.

The co-main event is another title match, where Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Joshua Van, who is stepping up with an impressive streak of five consecutive wins. Van’s most notable victory during this run includes a short-notice win over Brandon Royval, illustrating his preparedness and determination to seize the championship opportunity.

Adding further excitement to UFC 323, lightweight veteran Jalin Turner, who previously announced his retirement earlier this year, is set to return to competition against Edson Barboza. Turner’s journey has been rocky, with a current record of 1-4 in his last five fights, culminating in a submission loss in his most recent match. Fans will be keen to see how Turner performs after stepping away from the octagon.

Also highlighting the main card, flyweight contender Maycee Barber aims to make a comeback against Karine Silva. Barber has been on hiatus due to various health emergencies, including a mysterious ailment that led to over a week of hospitalization. This illness disrupted her ability to fight not only against Rose Namajunas in 2024 but also against Erin Blanchfield shortly before the anticipated matchup.

UFC 323 features a diverse set of bouts across multiple weight classes, providing fans with a mix of promising matchups. Notable fights on the 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 marks the culmination of the UFC’s pay-per-view schedule for 2025, promising fans a thrilling showcase of mixed martial arts. As anticipation builds among fight fans, UFC 323 is expected to deliver intense matchups and unforgettable moments, concluding the year on a high note.