Overview
- UFC 323 takes place Saturday, Dec. 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, closing the year with a two-title main card.
- Merab Dvalishvili defends the bantamweight belt against Petr Yan in a rematch as he pursues a fourth successful defense in 2025, entering as a heavy favorite per major sportsbooks.
- Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja seeks a fifth straight defense against 24-year-old Joshua Van, with betting lines placing Pantoja roughly between -225 and -265 after slight movement toward the challenger.
- Van’s fast climb has sparked skepticism from analysts, with Din Thomas labeling the title shot “a little premature” and citing Pantoja’s experience and grappling prowess.
- The UFC announced its A-team for the broadcast, with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier on commentary for the promotion’s final ESPN-era pay-per-view.