News Summary
UFC 323, scheduled for December 6, features a bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan. As the last pay-per-view event of the year, the card showcases 14 bouts including a flyweight title defense by Alexandre Pantoja. Highlights include the return of lightweight veteran Jalin Turner and flyweight contender Maycee Barber, both bringing emotional stakes to their respective matches. Fans can expect high-level competition as champions defend their titles and challengers make their mark in the octagon.
Las Vegas, NV – UFC 323 is set to take place on December 6, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena, marking the promotion’s final pay-per-view event of the year. This highly anticipated card features 14 fights, prominently headlined by a bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan. Dvalishvili enters the ring to defend his title against Yan, seeking to solidify his legacy by potentially becoming the first fighter in UFC history to defend a title four times within a single calendar year.
The main event rematch comes on the heels of their first encounter, where Dvalishvili delivered a dominant performance against Yan. A victory for Dvalishvili would not only secure his title but also etch his name in the record books as a historic champion in the bantamweight division.
The co-main event at UFC 323 features a thrilling flyweight title defense by Alexandre Pantoja against challenger Joshua Van. Van has propelled himself into title contention by achieving five consecutive wins, including a notable short-notice victory over Brandon Royval. His rising momentum adds significant intrigue to this championship bout.
A key highlight of the event is the surprising return of lightweight veteran Jalin Turner, who previously announced his retirement earlier in the year. Turner, who has struggled with a recent track record of 1-4, will face off against the seasoned striker Edson Barboza. Turner’s last fight ended in a submission loss, and fans will be keen to see how he performs after stepping away from the octagon.
In another notable matchup, flyweight contender Maycee Barber is set to return to the action against Karine Silva. Barber has faced significant health challenges over the past year, including hospitalization due to a mystery illness that sidelined her from competing against Rose Namajunas in 2024 and another emergency that disrupted her scheduled fight with Erin Blanchfield. Her return adds an emotional layer to this event.
Additional exciting matchups 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
As the last major event on the UFC calendar for 2025, UFC 323 brings together a diverse roster of talent across multiple divisions, ensuring that fans can expect high-level competition and dramatic storytelling as champions defend their titles and challengers assert their dominance in the octagon. The stakes are high, and the excitement surrounding this event continues to build as fight night approaches.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
UFC Fight Night Returns to Vancouver with De Ridder vs. Allen
UFC 323 Announces Major Title Fights and Matchups
Additional Resources
- Reuters: Dvalishvili to Defend Title Against Yan
- Wikipedia: Mixed Martial Arts
- ESPN: Dvalishvili vs. Yan – Dec 6
- Google Search: MMA UFC
- FightBook MMA: UFC 323 – Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
- Google Scholar: UFC 2025
- BJ Penn: O’Malley Warns Dvalishvili
- Encyclopedia Britannica: UFC
- Bloody Elbow: O’Malley on Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
- Google News: Merab Dvalishvili
Author: STAFF HERE CLEVELAND WRITER
The CLEVELAND STAFF WRITER represents the seasoned team at HERECleveland.com, your premier source for actionable local news and information in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and beyond, delivering "news you can use" with in-depth coverage of product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news impacting the region—backed by years of expert reporting and robust community input, including local press releases and business updates, while providing top reporting on high-profile events like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, Cleveland International Film Festival, and holiday parades, alongside key organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Orchestra, and Great Lakes Science Center, plus leading businesses in manufacturing and healthcare like Sherwin-Williams and University Hospitals, and as part of the broader HERE network including HEREDayton.com, offering comprehensive, credible insights into Ohio's vibrant landscape. HERE Cleveland HERE Dayton
