Dana White Announces UFC 323 Fights, Including Two Title Fights

"LAS VEGAS - In a move that has sent shockwaves through the MMA world, UFC CEO Dana White has announced that the final pay-per-view event of 2025 will feature not one, but two title fights. Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend their belts against formidable opponents in what promises to be an unforgettable night of action.
According to sources close to the promotion, Dvalishvili will face off against former champion Petr Yan in a highly anticipated rematch. The Georgian native has been on a tear, winning 14 consecutive fights and setting his sights on a fourth title defense this year. A feat that has never been achieved by any UFC champion.
"This is a testament to my hard work and dedication," Dvalishvili said in a statement. "I'm excited to once again face Petr Yan and prove why I'm the best bantamweight in the world."
Van, on the other hand, has been on a rapid ascent to the top of the flyweight division. With nine UFC fights under his belt, the 23-year-old has quickly become a title contender. Pantoja, meanwhile, has been on a tear, defending his title for the fourth consecutive time with a submission victory over Kai Kara-France at UFC 317.
"I'm thrilled to be facing Joshua Van for the flyweight title," Pantoja said. "He's a talented young fighter and I'm looking forward to putting on a show for the fans."
The UFC 323 lineup now includes:
* Champ Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan – for bantamweight title
* Champ Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van – for flyweight title
* Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov
* Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott
* Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira
The event is set to take place on December 6th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an epic night of MMA action.",
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