Event Overview
Card Name
UFC 323
Subtitle
-
Status
OVER
Date
2025-12-06
Promotion
UFC
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
Location
Las Vegas
Broadcast
No broadcast partners listed yet.
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Pre-Fight Narratives
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
- Rematch billed as the UFC 323 main event (Dec. 6, 2025, T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas): reigning bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili vs. former champion Petr Yan, a five‑round PPV headliner. tapology.com
- Dvalishvili entered as the dominant, high‑volume wrestling champion coming off wins over Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O'Malley and Cory Sandhagen and was seeking a historic fourth successful title defense in a single calendar year. mmafighting.com
- Yan was framed as the underdog redemption challenger — a former champion who had rebuilt momentum with multiple decision wins and adjustments to his gameplan, seeking to avenge the 2023 loss. lowkickmma.com
- Betting markets made Dvalishvili a commanding favorite across books (moneylines widely reported in the roughly -300 to -550 range) with many expecting a decision; oddsmakers still noted Yan as a live upset threat. lowkickmma.com
- Records and metadata were inconsistently reported across outlets (examples: Dvalishvili listed as 20-4 in some places and 21-5 in others; Yan variably shown around 19-5/20-5), noted in pre‑fight coverage. mmafighting.com
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
- Alexandre Pantoja entered UFC 323 as the reigning UFC flyweight champion (around 30-5/30-6), age 35, on an eight‑fight winning streak and seeking a fifth consecutive title defense. lowkickmma.com
- Joshua Van was a 24‑year‑old, Myanmar‑born rising contender (nicknamed "The Fearless") with a meteoric rise in the UFC (about 8‑1 UFC record, five‑fight win streak) and several wins in 2025, positioning him as a red‑hot challenger. mmamania.com
- The matchup was billed as a classic grappler (Pantoja) vs. striker (Van) contrast with bookmakers making Pantoja the clear favorite (lines generally in the -238 to -260 range) and Van the underdog, though markets moved toward Van as fight night approached. lowkickmma.com
- The bout was scheduled as the co‑main event of UFC 323 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 6, 2025 — a five‑round, 125‑lb championship fight on the PPV main card. cagesidepress.com
- Pre‑fight coverage described Van as "red‑hot," noting he had already posted multiple wins that year and was riding momentum into the title shot. mmafighting.com
Bogdan Guskov vs Jan Blachowicz
- Bout scheduled at Light Heavyweight (205 lb), three 5-minute rounds, placed on the UFC 323 main card. https://tapology.com/
- Jan Błachowicz entered listed at 29-11-1 and is a former UFC light heavyweight champion; the matchup was billed as a significant step up in competition for hard-hitting Bogdan Guskov. https://mmafighting.com/
- Blachowicz was winless in his previous three outings (including losses to Carlos Ulberg and Alex Pereira), raising questions about his form heading into the bout. https://mmafighting.com/
- Observers noted Blachowicz was nearly 43, had undergone double shoulder surgery and showed wear — prompting concerns about diminished footwork and recovery. https://mmamania.com/
- Physicals/weigh-ins listed both at ~206.0 lbs, heights/reaches and ages were published (Błachowicz 6'2", 42; Guskov 6'3", 33), betting odds near even and the bout was slotted at #10 on the main card. https://tapology.com/
- The pairing was originally booked for UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker but was moved to UFC 323. https://en.wikipedia.org/
Manuel Torres vs Grant Dawson
- Bout scheduled as a lightweight preliminary on the UFC 323 card in Las Vegas; prelims broadcast on ESPN2/FX/ESPN+/Disney+ (8 p.m. ET). https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/
- Fighters listed as Manuel "El Loco" Torres (17-3) vs. Grant "KGD" Dawson (23-3-1); both listed at ~155/156 lbs at weigh-ins, with records, heights, reaches and betting odds noted on event pages (Torres +200, Dawson -250). https://tapology.com/
- Stylistic matchup: Torres characterized as an all‑action striker who often finishes early; Dawson billed as a grappling/wrestling ace. https://mmamania.com/
Chris Duncan vs Terrance Mckinney
- Bout was originally booked for UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza (Oct 2023) but Duncan withdrew due to visa issues; the pairing was rebooked for UFC 323 on Dec 6, 2025 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. wikipedia.org
- Listed as a lightweight (155 lb) on the preliminary card and scheduled for three 5‑minute rounds. tapology.com
- Both fighters weighed ~155–156 lbs at the weigh‑ins; both listed 5'10" — Duncan reach 71.5", McKinney 73.5" — with near‑even betting odds. tapology.com
- Terrance McKinney was noted pre‑fight as one of the roster's fastest finishers. mmafighting.com
- Pre‑fight listings showed records and ages entering the bout (McKinney ~17‑8‑0, Duncan listed in some reports as 18‑5‑0) and listed their ages (Duncan 32, McKinney 31). mmajunkie.usatoday.com
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Antonio Trocoli
- Bout scheduled as an early-prelims middleweight at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. lowkickmma.com
- Placed on the preliminary card (ESPN+/Disney+/FX) with a ~6:00 p.m. ET start; both fighters billed at 185 lbs; Mansur Abdul-Malik listed 6'1" and 28 years old, Antonio Trocoli listed 6'5" and 35 years old. mmajunkie.usatoday.com
- The matchup was listed as Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-0-1) vs. Antonio Trocoli (12-6-0) at middleweight on the UFC 323 card. espn.com
- The pairing had previously been booked for UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song but Trocoli withdrew from that earlier date; the bout was rebooked and met at UFC 323. wikipedia.org
Mairon Santos vs Muhammad Naimov
- Bout scheduled for UFC 323 early prelims on ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET). https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Featherweight (145 lb) matchup: Muhammad Naimov (13-4) vs. Mairon Santos (18-1); Naimov representing Tajikistan, Santos representing Brazil. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Mairon Santos identified as The Ultimate Fighter 32 winner (nicknamed 'The Legend') and missed weight at the scale. https://mmafighting.com/
- Bout was moved from an earlier Fight Night to UFC 323; Santos weighed 147.5 lb (1.5 lb over), so the bout proceeded at a 147.5 lb catchweight and Santos was fined 20% of his purse (to Naimov). https://wikipedia.org/
Brunno Ferreira vs Marvin Vettori
- Bout scheduled for UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 6, 2025 as part of the reported event lineup. https://cagesidepress.com/
- Listed on the early prelims as a middleweight bout on the UFC 323 card. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Brunno Ferreira (listed 15-2, 5'10", ~72" reach, age 33) vs. Marvin Vettori (listed 19-9-1/19-10-1, 6'0", ~74" reach, age 32) were profiled in pre-fight listings. https://tapology.com/
- At the weigh-ins Ferreira missed the middleweight limit, weighing 189 lb (3 lb over); the bout was slated to proceed at a 189 lb catchweight and Ferreira faced a purse penalty. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- Card placement announced for the preliminaries (ESPN+/Disney+/FX) with the prelims starting around 6 p.m. ET. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/
During Fight Narratives
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
- Petr Yan reclaimed the UFC bantamweight title by unanimous decision after five rounds (official scores 49‑46, 49‑46, 48‑47); the bout went the full 25:00. mmafighting.com
- Yan imposed a striking gameplan — crisp lead jab, heavy body shots and leg kicks — that repeatedly bloodied and battered Dvalishvili and set the tone throughout the fight. mmafighting.com
- Key in‑fight dynamics: Dvalishvili repeatedly hunted takedowns and guillotines while Yan displayed strong takedown defense (Granby escapes), counter punching and timely takedowns; both men executed slams during scramble sequences. mmafighting.com
- Round summaries (concise): Yan edged Rounds 1–2 with jabs/counters and takedown defense; Dvalishvili took Round 3 after a late surge and a shoulder‑slam sequence; Yan retook momentum in R4 and finished strong in R5, including a late takedown to close the bout. mmafighting.com
- Official fight metrics show a heavy striking and grappling exchange over five rounds (detailed totals and takedown/control numbers reported in fight center summaries). espn.com
- The title fight was officiated by Marc Goddard and went the distance under championship rules (5 rounds, 25:00). tapology.com
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
- Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja via KO/TKO (officially recorded as TKO/KO due to injury) at 0:26 of Round 1 to win the UFC flyweight title. mmajunkie.usatoday.com
- The finish came after a takedown/leg‑catch sequence in the opening seconds that left Pantoja with a gruesome, apparently broken arm — he posted the arm while landing and it snapped, forcing an immediate stoppage at 26 seconds. mmamania.com
- Eyewitness and replay descriptions: Pantoja came out aggressive (landing a head kick that was caught in some accounts), Van elevated a caught leg and dumped him, and as Pantoja tried to brace himself his arm gave out, producing the injury‑induced finish. mmafighting.com
- The injury‑stoppage was officially ruled a KO/TKO and awarded Van the win and the championship; many outlets characterized the result as a massive, abrupt upset. tapology.com
- Some record pages initially showed inconsistent listings (an ESPN entry conflicted briefly), but official results and widespread reports recorded Van's 26‑second stoppage victory. espn.com
Bogdan Guskov vs Jan Blachowicz
- Result: majority draw — judges' scores 29-28, 28-28, 28-28 (official time: 5:00 of Round 3). https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Guskov rocked and badly dropped Blachowicz in Round 2 and nearly finished him; that second round likely produced 10-8 scores on at least two cards. https://mmafighting.com/
- Blachowicz absorbed a lot of damage but battled back in Round 3 and scored a late knockdown with a punch just before the horn, which influenced one judge's card. https://mmamania.com/
- The bout was a back-and-forth battle throughout, went the full three rounds on the UFC 323 main card, and earned a majority draw decision. https://mmafighting.com/
- Result listings updated both fighters' records to Jan Błachowicz 29-11-2 and Bogdan Guskov 18-3-1. https://tapology.com/
Manuel Torres vs Grant Dawson
- Manuel Torres defeated Grant Dawson via TKO/KO (punches) at 2:25 of Round 1. https://fightful.com/
- Finish sequence: Torres landed a left uppercut that folded Dawson to the canvas and then finished with ground hammer‑fists, prompting the referee stoppage at 2:25 of R1. https://tapology.com/
- The stoppage closed out the UFC 323 preliminary card, with coverage calling it a violent, highlight TKO to end the prelims. https://mmamania.com/
Chris Duncan vs Terrance Mckinney
- Official result: Chris Duncan defeated Terrance McKinney via submission (anaconda choke) — Round 1, 2:30. espn.com
- McKinney started aggressively and battered Duncan early; Duncan weathered the storm, began countering with power shots and landed a decisive elbow, then took the fight to the ground and finished with a choke at 2:30 of R1. mmamania.com
- Several outlets described the finish as a slick anaconda submission; one report labeled the choke a D'Arce, indicating some variance in terminology across accounts. fightful.com
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Antonio Trocoli
- Mansur Abdul-Malik defeated Antonio Trocoli via submission (standing guillotine choke) at 1:09 of Round 1 on the UFC 323 early prelims. mmafighting.com
- Action highlight: Abdul-Malik "snatches up" a standing guillotine choke to finish Trocoli quickly 1:09 into the first round. mmamania.com
Mairon Santos vs Muhammad Naimov
- Mairon Santos defeated Muhammad Naimov via third-round TKO (punches) at 0:21 of Round 3. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/
- Santos landed a fast right in Round 3 that dropped Naimov, then followed with ground-and-pound to finish the fight. https://mmafighting.com/
- ESPN's official fight log lists the result contrariwise, showing Muhammad Naimov defeating Mairon Santos via KO/TKO at 0:21 of Round 3. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Brunno Ferreira vs Marvin Vettori
- Brunno Ferreira defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/
- The fight went the full scheduled distance (3 x 5:00); the official decision was at the end of Round 3 (5:00). https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Scorecards were reported as 29-28 across for Ferreira (also listed in some sources in score-ordering as 28-29 | 28-29 | 28-29); the bout was contested as a 189 lb catchweight following Ferreira's weigh-in miss. https://en.wikipedia.org/
Post-Fight Narratives
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
- Petr Yan regained the UFC Bantamweight Championship, ending Dvalishvili's reign and evening their head‑to‑head series at 1‑1. mmafighting.com
- Yan celebrated in the cage and gave post‑fight remarks praising his team and the UFC, calling the moment the result of hard work and preparation. mmafighting.com
- Dvalishvili publicly accepted the loss, asked for a rematch and reported that the UFC guaranteed a trilogy rematch likely the following year. mmafighting.com
- Team reactions and immediate fallout included coach John Wood saying “I thought we were winning,” while pundits and teammates (e.g., Aljamain Sterling) questioned the decision and Dvalishvili's activity levels. mmafighting.com
- The bout received Fight of the Night honors in event summaries and was widely noted as a result that shook up the official UFC rankings and bantamweight landscape. tapology.com
- Post‑fight coverage reported Dvalishvili was transported to a Las Vegas hospital after the event and broader features suggested a likely Yan–Dvalishvili trilogy as next chapter material. mmamania.com
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
- Joshua Van was crowned the new UFC flyweight champion and said he wants to defend the title as early as February. mmamania.com
- Pantoja's team reported the UFC was interested in an immediate rematch but medical exams were pending to determine a return timetable; despite the injury Pantoja posted a workout video about a week later. mmafighting.com
- The finish and Van's in‑ring celebration drew criticism from some media and fighters (headlines and commentary such as "He did nothing"), prompting debate about the appropriateness of celebrating after an injury‑induced finish. mmafighting.com
- Media described the outcome as shocking and abrupt, the result moved official UFC rankings, and it marked Pantoja's first loss since 2020. mmamania.com
- Official record updates listed Van up to 16‑2 and Pantoja down to 30‑6 following the injury‑TKO finish. tapology.com
- Several post‑fight writeups noted there were no extensive direct fighter quotes in early coverage and that next steps (timelines, medical details, formal rematch plans) remained contingent on exam results. fightful.com
Bogdan Guskov vs Jan Blachowicz
- Some analysts urged Błachowicz to consider retirement, citing slowed footwork, prior shoulder surgeries and the heightened risk of taking further damage. https://mmamania.com/
- Several outlets recorded no post-fight quotes, reactions or clear callouts from either fighter in the immediate aftermath. https://tapology.com/
- The draw preserved Guskov's momentum (officially 18-3-1) and denied Błachowicz the win that would have been his first since May 2022. https://mmafighting.com/
Manuel Torres vs Grant Dawson
- Torres earned a Performance of the Night bonus ($50,000) for the finish. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- Punching win was described as the best of Torres' career and noted as the victory that pushed him into the UFC rankings. https://mmamania.com/
- Result updated official records on event pages (Torres to 17-3; Dawson to 23-3-1). https://tapology.com/
Chris Duncan vs Terrance Mckinney
- Post‑fight records listed Duncan up to 15‑2 and McKinney down to 17‑8 in event listings. tapology.com
- Duncan extended a strong run in the UFC (reported as four straight wins and six of seven overall), with writers suggesting he should get a step up in competition. mmamania.com
- The bout aired as part of the UFC 323 preliminary broadcast from T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. wikipedia.org
Mairon Santos vs Muhammad Naimov
- Santos acknowledged his weight miss after the fight, saying "That's something I'm going to fix." https://mmafighting.com/
- Because Santos missed weight the bout was contested at catchweight (147.5 lb) and he was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Naimov. https://wikipedia.org/
Brunno Ferreira vs Marvin Vettori
- Official fight records updated with Brunno Ferreira at 15-2-0 and Marvin Vettori at 19-10-1 in post-event summaries. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- As a result of the weigh-in miss Ferreira was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Marvin Vettori, per event reports. https://en.wikipedia.org/
| Fighter | VS | Fighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | |||
| VS |
21-4-0-0
x
P4P #3
BW Champ
|
||
| VS |
30-5-0-0
x
P4P #5
FLW Champ
|
||
|
✓
11-1-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
16-5-0-0
x
BW #10
Former FLW Champ
Former BW Champ
|
|
| VS |
29-11-1-0
—
LHW #5
Former LHW Champ
|
||
| VS |
23-8-2-0
x
FLW #2
Former 2X FLW Champ
|
||
| Prelims | |||
✓
17-5-0-0
ko
R2
4:59
|
VS |
11-1-1-0
x
|
|
| VS |
19-5-0-0
x
FLW #9
|
||
✓
14-9-0-0
ko
R1
2:24
|
VS |
24-13-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
16-4-0-0
ko
R1
2:25
|
VS |
23-2-1-0
x
LW #13
|
|
✓
14-2-0-0
sub
R1
2:30
|
VS |
19-7-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
8-0-1-0
sub
R1
1:09
|
VS |
13-5-0-1
x
|
|
|
✓
17-1-0-0
tko
R3
0:21
|
VS |
13-3-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
14-2-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
19-9-1-0
x
MW #14
|
|
|
✓
0-0-0-0
ko
R1
1:29
|
VS |
15-3-0-0
x
|
|
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