UFC 323 is set to unfold this Saturday in Las Vegas at the iconic T-Mobile Arena. Before the fighters enter the cage, they will participate in the official weigh-in. Fans can catch the live weigh-in show airing on Sportsnet, led by Aaron Bronsteter and bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi, on Friday at 11:55 a.m. ET / 8:55 a.m. PT.
Fight Card Highlights for UFC 323
The headline fight features bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against the former champion Petr Yan. This matchup marks their rematch following a non-title encounter in March 2023, where Dvalishvili emerged victorious.
Petr Yan, a two-time former titleholder, aims for redemption after winning three consecutive fights since their last clash. The co-main event showcases men’s flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against up-and-coming contender Joshua Van.
Event Details and Viewing Options
- Official Weigh-in: Friday, 11:55 a.m. ET / 8:55 a.m. PT
- Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Prelim Coverage: Starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Main Card: Begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
- Where to Watch: Sportsnet+, Sportsnet.ca, YouTube channel
Weigh-in Requirements
During the weigh-in, athletes must meet specific weight requirements to ensure their fights are officially sanctioned. Dvalishvili and Yan are required to weigh no more than 135 pounds for their bantamweight title fight. Meanwhile, Pantoja and Van must stay within 125 pounds for their flyweight title bout. There will be a one-pound allowance for all non-title matches.
Projected Bout Order
| Fight Order | Matchup | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan | Five rounds for bantamweight title |
| 2 | Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van | Five rounds for flyweight title |
| 3 | Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira | Three rounds |
| 4 | Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott | Three rounds |
| 5 | Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov | Three rounds |
| 6 | Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres | Three rounds |
| 7 | Terrance McKinney vs. Chris Duncan | Three rounds |
| 8 | Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva | Three rounds |
| 9 | Nazim Sadykhov vs. Fares Ziam | Three rounds |
| 10 | Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira | Three rounds |
| 11 | Edson Barboza vs. Jalin Turner | Three rounds |
| 12 | Iwo Baraniewski vs. Ibo Aslan | Three rounds |
| 13 | Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli | Three rounds |
| 14 | Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos | Three rounds |
Don’t miss the action leading up to UFC 323 by tuning into the official weigh-in on Sportsnet. It’s an event filled with excitement as fighters prepare for high-stakes matchups.
