UFC President Dana White introduced the ultimate numbered occasions of the 12 months, that are set to happen in Las Vegas.
4 bulletins have been made comparatively not too long ago for UFC 323, with two unmissable title fights and two eye-catching three-round bouts.
The T-Cellular Area has already hosted three UFC occasions, every of which has seen a brand new champion.
Listed below are the anticipated battles which have been introduced for the final PPV of 2025.
Fundamental Occasion: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan
A protracted-awaited rematch takes place within the headliner as a Georgian tries to repeat historical past, whereas a Russian plots revenge.
Dvalishvili shall be defending his Bantamweight title for a fourth time in a calendar 12 months, already sustaining his title towards Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley and Cory Sandhagen.
‘The Machine’ was solely topped champion in September 2024, and his latest title defence occurred simply over every week in the past.
Sitting at #3 within the pound-for-pound rankings, the King of the 135-pound division is exhibiting why he’s essentially the most revered champion within the organisation.
Yan’s redemption arc has been a pleasure to observe, equalling his three-fight dropping streak with three consecutive determination triumphs.
The 32-year-old’s hard-fought victories have come towards Track Yadong, Deiveson Figueiredo and Marcus McGhee.
The previous UFC Bantamweight Champion is hoping to reclaim the belt and supply the final word comeback story.
This championship battle is actually a crowd-pleaser, however who will succeed within the second bout of this rivalry?
Co-Fundamental Occasion: Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van
An anticipated five-round battle for a lot of, nonetheless it can produce fireworks for UFC followers.
Pantoja defends the Flyweight title for the fifth time after submitting Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in his final defence.
‘The Cannibal’ has seemed unstoppable in his eight-fight successful streak, exhibiting dominance in virtually each battle.
A victory at UFC 323 might show that nobody is worthy sufficient to defeat the Brazilian.
Van earned the title shot after a three-round conflict towards Brandon Royval at UFC 317, successful by unanimous determination.
Since his first UFC loss in July 2024, ‘The Fearless’ has gone on a five-fight win streak, rapidly making himself a recognised prospect.
With all of the hype he brings at 24 years outdated, the #1 contender often is the final hope to dethrone the champion along with his elite placing.
It could be one of the vital thrilling Flyweight title fights for the reason that Moreno and Figueiredo quadrilogy.
Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov
It’s veteran vs prospect within the Mild Heavyweight division, which might simply go both means.
Blachowicz is winless in his final three bouts after his latest battle ended with a call loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC London.
The previous 205-pound champion fought to regain the title three years in the past towards Magomed Ankalaev, solely salvaging a break up draw at UFC 282.
With 18 finishes in 29 victories, the #4 contender is raring to earn his thirtieth profession win in fascinating type.
Guskov has made a formidable run to his present place, sitting on a four-fight win streak as a closely eyed prospect.
The Uzbekistan blended martial artist earned a first-round knockout in his final battle towards Nikita Krylov in Abu Dhabi.
The #11 contender has a 100% end price, consisting of 15 knockouts and three submissions.
Guskov shall be hoping to spice up the Mild Heavyweight rankings, however Blachowicz will attempt to deny that as he’s eager for redemption.
Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott
One other state of affairs the place we have now a former champion taking up a well known prospect, this time within the Bantamweight division.
Cejudo stands on a three-fight dropping streak after his most up-to-date defeat was a fourth-round TKO loss to Yadong at UFC Seattle.
The previous two-division champion holds prestigious victories over Demetrious Johnson, TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz.
The #10 contender desires to return to the win column, or else retirement might be calling for ‘Triple C’.
Talbott redeemed his first MMA loss after going the space with Felipe Lima to win by unanimous determination at UFC 317.
The 27-year-old was seen as filled with potential after his first three UFC fights showcased some spectacular performances.
Out of his 10 triumphs, seven of his battles have ended by KO/TKO as he’s a giant hazard on the toes.
An unlimited alternative strikes for the Las Vegas fighter as he tries to take out a legend of the game.
