The UFC’s final pay-per-view of 2025 is set to deliver fireworks. UFC 323 takes place December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a championship rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan, alongside the comebacks of Henry Cejudo and Jan Blachowicz.
Dvalishvili Chases History in Rematch with Yan
Current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (21-4) will attempt a record-breaking fourth title defense of the year, something no UFC champion has achieved. The relentless Georgian has built a 14-fight win streak, defeating elite names such as Sean O’Malley, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Cory Sandhagen.
Standing across from him once again is Petr Yan (19-5), the former champion who suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Dvalishvili in March 2023. Since then, Yan has rebounded with three consecutive wins, restoring his position among the division’s elite. Both fighters have called for a rematch, setting up a contest that mixes rivalry, redemption, and history.
Flyweight Title on the Line: Pantoja vs Van
In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against rising prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja remains one of the sport’s most durable champions, with recent victories over Kai Kara-France, Brandon Royval, and Steve Erceg.
Van, only 24, has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting fighters at 125 pounds, winning eight of nine UFC bouts and earning praise for his thrilling battle with Royval earlier this year.
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Henry Cejudo Makes His Return
Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo is back after another brief layoff, this time facing Payton Talbott in a compelling bantamweight clash. Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist, hopes to remind fans of his championship pedigree while testing himself against one of the division’s most promising newcomers.
Jan Blachowicz Seeks Redemption
In the light-heavyweight division, Jan Blachowicz returns to meet Bogdan Guskov as he looks to rebound from recent setbacks. The former champion’s trademark power and composure will be tested against the surging Guskov, who has been steadily climbing the ranks in 2025.
UFC 323 marks the final pay-per-view under the promotion’s partnership with ESPN, closing a seven-year chapter before the organization moves to Paramount in 2026. With multiple champions, returning legends, and top prospects sharing the stage, the event will serve as both a celebration of the past and a launchpad for the UFC’s next era.
