Bantamweight Champion Dvalishvili Set for Rematch With Yan
UFC president Dana White revealed that UFC 323 will feature a bantamweight title rematch between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Petr Yan. The event, scheduled for December 6 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, will see Dvalishvili attempt to cement his dominance with a record-setting fourth title defense this year. Their first meeting ended in a decisive win for Dvalishvili, and Yan now seeks redemption after rebuilding his form in recent outings.
Pantoja Defends Flyweight Title Against Rising Contender
The co-main event will showcase flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja squaring off against fast-rising prospect Joshua Van. Van’s impressive streak has earned him a shot at UFC gold, while Pantoja looks to extend his reign after several hard-fought victories that have solidified his standing as one of the sport’s elite champions.
Major Names Bolster the Year-End Card
Rounding out the lineup, former double champion Henry Cejudo returns to face Payton Talbott in a high-stakes matchup, and veteran Jan Blachowicz steps back into the Octagon against Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight clash. UFC 323 will serve as the promotion’s final pay-per-view of 2025 and the last event under its current broadcast agreement before the company’s media transition in 2026.
