"That main event fight will be joined by Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) versus Joshua Van (15-2) for the flyweight title, which serves as co-headliner. The historic part of the main event, however, is Dvalishvili defending a belt for the fourth time in a calendar year. No other champion has had that many title fights in such a short span; Merab, however, is very much living up to his nickname of "The Machine.""
"Dvalishvili has already defeated Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O'Malley, and Cory Sandhagen in 2025. Immediately after a dominant win over Sandhagen with 20 takedowns landed, the Georgian star expressed a desire to fight once more this year and claim the record. The Sandhagen victory also saw Dvalishvili tie the UFC record for most successful title defenses, meaning he can take ownership outright should he defeat Yan for the second time."
"As for Pantoja vs. Van, that fight was firmed up when the pair faced off after UFC 317. Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title for the fourth time by submitting Kai Kara-Franace that night. Joshua Van has won five straight fights, most recently getting the better of Brandon Royval. UFC 323 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 6, 2025."
Merab Dvalishvili will defend the UFC bantamweight title against Petr Yan in the UFC 323 main event on December 6, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dvalishvili seeks a fourth title defense within a calendar year, a feat no other champion has achieved. Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O'Malley, and Cory Sandhagen in 2025, with the Sandhagen win featuring 20 takedowns and tying the UFC record for most successful title defenses. Dvalishvili beat Yan by unanimous decision in 2023. Alexandre Pantoja will co-headline vs. Joshua Van for the flyweight title.
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