Overview
- Azamat Murzakanov stopped Aleksandar Rakic with a first‑round knockout, moving to 16-0 and immediately calling for a No. 1 contender bout at light heavyweight.
- Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista by unanimous 30-27 scores, landing 10 takedowns and recovering from a second‑round knee knockdown to regain contender footing at 135 pounds.
- UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan for the UFC 323 main event on Dec. 6, setting the bantamweight schedule that will dictate whether Nurmagomedov waits for a title shot or takes another fight.
- Nurmagomedov said he wants a quick turnaround and is open to fighting before Ramadan in 2026 if a championship bout is not available, mentioning options such as Deiveson Figueiredo or Aiemann Zahabi.
- Alexander Volkov edged Jailton Almeida via split decision on the same card, prompting widespread debate over scoring and keeping judging in the spotlight.