This Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas with a blockbuster pay-per-view event headlined by two dominant champions looking to extend their reigns. UFC 323 features a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch and a flyweight championship bout that could crown a new young king.
Champions Put Gold on the Line in Main Events
In the evening's main event, Georgian powerhouse Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against former champion Petr Yan. This is a rematch two years in the making, stemming from Dvalishvili's pivotal decision win over Yan in 2023, which propelled him towards his eventual title shot.
Since capturing the gold in 2024 by dethroning Sean O'Malley, Dvalishvili has been unstoppable. Remarkably, he is seeking his fourth consecutive title defence in just 12 months, having already defeated top contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen by decision, and submitting his rival O'Malley earlier this year.
The co-main event sees another dominant champion in action. Flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja puts his belt on the line against the surging Joshua Van. At just 24 years old, Van has the chance to make history by becoming the youngest active champion on the UFC roster if he can pull off the upset against the experienced Pantoja, who is hunting a fifth straight successful title defence.
How and When to Watch UFC 323 in the UK
UFC 323 takes place on Saturday 6 December at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. For UK fight fans, it will be a late-night affair.
The action begins with the early preliminary fights at 11pm GMT. The regular prelims then follow at 1am GMT on Sunday 7 December. The main card, featuring the two title fights, is scheduled to start at 3am GMT on Sunday.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the entire event live on TNT Sports. The broadcast is also accessible via streaming platforms and services including Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. The preliminary bouts can be watched on UFC Fight Pass in both the UK and the US, where the main card will be streamed on ESPN+.
Full UFC 323 Fight Card and Betting Odds
The card is stacked with significant matchups beyond the title fights. The main card also features former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno taking on Tatsuro Taira, and Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo facing rising prospect Payton Talbott.
According to Betway, the betting odds favour the reigning champions. Dvalishvili is the strong favourite at 2/9, with Yan the underdog at 10/3. In the co-main event, Pantoja is priced at 4/9 to defeat Joshua Van, who is listed at 7/4.
Main Card:
- Merab Dvalishvili (C) vs Petr Yan 2 (Bantamweight Title)
- Alexandre Pantoja (C) vs Joshua Van (Flyweight Title)
- Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira (Flyweight)
- Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott (Bantamweight)
- Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov (Light-Heavyweight)
Preliminary Card Highlights:
- Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres (Lightweight)
- Terrance McKinney vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)
- Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva (Women's Flyweight)
- Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner (Lightweight - Early Prelim)
This dual-title fight card promises high stakes and explosive action, as two of the UFC's most consistent champions aim to further cement their legacies against dangerous and motivated challengers.
