UFC 323: Dvalishvili, Pantoja Headline Final ESPN PPV Event of 2025
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UFC’s 2025 pay-per-view schedule culminates this Saturday with UFC 323, marking the end of its exclusive broadcast agreement with ESPN. The event, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, boasts two title fights and a stacked undercard, promising a thrilling conclusion to a landmark year for the promotion.
The December 6th event features a compelling main event as Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against former champion Petr Yan. A second championship bout sees flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja challenged by the rapidly rising Joshua Van.
Dvalishvili Eyes Historic Title Defense Against Yan
Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili is aiming to achieve a feat never before accomplished in UFC history: defending his bantamweight title four times within a single year. He’ll face a familiar opponent in Petr Yan,whom he previously defeated in a non-title bout in 2023 – a fight where Dvalishvili set a record for the most takedown attempts in a single UFC contest.
Dvalishvili has been on a dominant run in 2025,securing victories over Umar Nurmagomedov by decision,submitting sean O’Malley,and earning a decision win against Henry Cejudo in his fourth fight of the year,demonstrating his relentless ambition and commitment to becoming a champion. This fight represents a notable test for both fighters, with Pantoja looking to cement his legacy and Van aiming to shock the world and capture the flyweight crown.
Full UFC 323 Fight Card & Odds
Here’s the complete fight card for UFC 323, along with the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili (-425) vs. Petr Yan (+330) – Bantamweight Title
- Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja (-238) vs. joshua van (+195) – Flyweight Title
- tatsuro Taira (-122) vs. Brandon Moreno (+102) – Flyweights
- Payton Talbott (-278) vs. Henry Cejudo (+225) – Bantamweights
- Jan Blachowicz (-135) vs. Bogdan Guskov (+114) – Light Heavyweights
- Grant Dawson (-218) vs. Manuel Torres (+180) – Lightweights
- Chris Duncan (-166) vs.Terrance McKinney (+140) – Lightweights
- Maycee Barber (-180) vs. Karine Silva (+150) – Women’s flyweights
- Fares Ziam (-135) vs. Nazim Sadykhov (+114) – Lightweights
- Marvin Vettori (-115) vs. Bruno Ferreira (-105) – Middleweights
Preliminary Card Results:
- Jalin Turner def. Edson Barboza via first-round TKO (punches)
- Iwo Baraniewski def. Ibo Aslan via first-round knockout (punches)
- Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Antonio Trocoli via first-round submission (standing guillotine choke)
- mairon Santos def. Muhammad Naimov via third-round TKO (punches)
How to Watch UFC 323
UFC 323 will be broadcast live on ESPN+ PPV on December 6th, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can also access detailed picks and analysis from experts at SportsLine, where one analyst boasts over $1,500 in profits on UFC main-card selections.
