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UFC 323's Petr Yan not overly impressed by Merab Dvalishvili's activity
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 4, 2025
As UFC 323 draws closer, Petr Yan isn’t mesmerized by Merab Dvalishvili’s activity. Dvalishvili is nearing the record for the most successful title defenses in a single year in UFC history. To break the record, “The Machine” will need to defeat Yan in a rematch on Saturday. Dvalishvili holds a unanimous decision victory over Yan, and he’s hoping to find even better success this go-around.
Kamaru Usman's manager makes his pitch for Islam Makhachev title fight
Harry Kettle - December 4, 2025
Kamaru Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has made his pitch for the former champion to get a shot at Islam Makhachev. For a while now, we have heard rumblings that Kamaru Usman could get a UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. It’s been discussed for quite some time, with Kamaru kickstarting the conversation after defeating Joaquin Buckley earlier this year to break his three-fight losing streak.
Joshua Van sees Alexandre Pantoja as the flyweight GOAT ahead of UFC 323
Harry Kettle - December 4, 2025
Joshua Van has said that in his eyes, Alexandre Pantoja is the flyweight GOAT as they prepare to battle it out at UFC 323. For the longest time now, Joshua Van has been viewed as someone who can make some real noise at 125 pounds. On Saturday night, he has the chance to make the most noise of all when he challenges Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship in the co-main event of UFC 323.
Merab Dvalishvili says there's no bad blood with Petr Yan heading into UFC 323
Harry Kettle - December 4, 2025
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has said there’s no bad blood between him and Petr Yan ahead of UFC 323. On Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili will take on Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323. If he’s able to pick up the win, Merab will officially go 4-0 this year, successfully defending his belt on every occasion. Of course, these two men have fought before, with ‘The Machine’ picking up the win on that occasion en route to earning his own shot at the gold.
Diego Lopes is a "beast" and "proper gentleman", says Paddy Pimblett teammate who trained with the title challenger
Dylan Bowker - December 3, 2025
Diego Lopes and Nathan Fletcher have honed skills with one another over the years and the latter recently shed light on what those experiences were like. While Fletcher trains at Next Generation MMA Liverpool with big names like Paddy Pimblett, the former also gets in work with other prominent names in the sport when the UFC competitor’s on the road training. When discussing his training anecdotes with Diego Lopes, Fletcher said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
VIDEO | Merab Dvalishvili hilariously jabs at former rival Umar Nurmagomedov just days before UFC 323
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili kicked off UFC 323 fight week by taking a shot at his former rival, Umar Nurmagomedov. Merab Dvalishvili has quickly become one of the top fan favorites in the UFC, due to his relentless style inside the cage and colorful personality outside of it. The UFC bantamweight champion is days away from making his fourth title defense of the year against former titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 323.
Kamaru Usman responds to Tyron Woodley's fiery remarks discrediting his welterweight GOAT case
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champions Kamaru Usman and Tyron Woodley have traded barbs in recent days regarding the former’s GOAT case. Kamaru Usman could potentially earn the next UFC welterweight title fight against newly minted champion Islam Makhachev. Following Makhachev’s recent win over Jack Della Maddalena, Usman was Makhachev’s callout target, as the two legends seemed equally ready to clash in the Octagon next year.
Henry Cejudo calls for Dana White to 'man up' amidst UFC's ongoing eyepoke controversy
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo believes Dana White needs to take significant steps to reform penalties for eye pokes. Henry Cejudo will make his final walk to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. The former two-division UFC champion will call it a career after his upcoming fight with Payton Talbott, win or lose.
Alexa Grasso's former rival set to replace her vs. Rose Namajunas in UFC 324 fight
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is reportedly out of her scheduled fight with Rose Namajunas on the upcoming UFC 324 card. UFC 324 has reportedly taken a hit just weeks before the promotion’s broadcasting debut on Paramount+.
Tai Tuivasa set for long-awaited comeback at UFC 325 against tallest fighter in the promotion
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
UFC heavyweight fan favorite Tai Tuivasa will face a surging contender in his first fight since August 2024. It’s been more than a year since UFC heavyweight fan favorite Tai Tuivasa competed inside the Octagon. Tuivasa, one of the heavyweight division’s most accomplished knockout artists, is looking to get back on track after a five-fight losing skid.
Colby Covington set for combat sports return against former UFC champ at Real American Freestyle 5
Curtis Calhoun - December 3, 2025
Polarizing UFC star Colby Covington will headline Real American Freestyle 5 to kick off his 2026 fighting slate. Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington will make his fighting return for the first time since a loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa last year.
Merab Dvalishvili expecting a 'war' against Petr Yan at UFC 323
Cole Shelton - December 3, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili is expecting a tough fight at UFC 323 when he takes on Petr Yan. Dvalishvili is set to defend his bantamweight title for the fourth time in 2025 when he takes on Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Heading into the fight, Dvalishvili is a -500 favorite while the Russian is a +340 underdog on FanDuel.