sportsurge ufc 323

with Sportsurge UFC 323 just five days away on December 6, 2025, you’re probably itching for every detail on this stacked card. This is the UFC’s grand finale for the year, packing two title defenses at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, plus a retirement bout and a slew of ranked clashes that could shake up divisions. Dubbed the “best card of 2025” by insiders, it’s got 14 bouts total, from early prelim chaos to a main card that’ll have you yelling at the screen. I’ll break it all down: quick event overview, the full lineup by segment, and spotlight on the main card “night” fights that start at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT). Odds pulled fresh from DraftKings for that betting edge. Let’s dive in so you can prep your predictions.

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Event Quick Hits

• Date & Venue: Saturday, December 6, 2025 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV (capacity: 20,000+ roaring fans).

• Broadcast: Early Prelims (6:00 PM ET) & Prelims (8:00 PM ET) on ESPN+; Main Card (10:00 PM ET) PPV via ESPN+ ($79.99).

• Why It Matters: Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili eyes history with a fourth title defense in one year – a UFC first. Co-main features flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja vs. the undefeated Joshua Van. Plus, Henry Cejudo’s potential swan song.

The full card is locked in with no major changes as of today (December 1). Here’s every fight, grouped by broadcast window for easy scanning. For more Sportsurge UFC 323 breakdowns, explore our Sportsurge V2 hub – it’s your one-stop for all combat sports action.

Sportsurge UFC 323 Early Prelims (6:00 PM ET | ESPN+)

These openers are where prospects shine and underdogs sneak upsets. Expect quick finishes – four of these have combined for 80% stoppage rates in recent outings.

Fight

Weight Class

Fighters

Records

Odds (DraftKings)

Quick Scoop

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trócoli

Middleweight

Abdul-Malik (8-0) vs. Trócoli (12-2)

8-0 vs. 12-2

-150 vs. +130

Abdul-Malik’s wrestling clinic vs. Trócoli’s sub threats; prelim opener heat.

Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos

Featherweight

Naimov (12-3) vs. Santos (10-1)

12-3 vs. 10-1

-200 vs. +170

TUF standout Santos (recent UD over Sodiq Yusuff) tests Naimov post-split decision woes.

Terrance McKinney vs. Chris Duncan

Lightweight

McKinney (15-7) vs. Duncan (11-2)

15-7 vs. 11-2

-180 vs. +155

McKinney’s 5 UFC finishes (all under 2:30) vs. Duncan’s grappling edge; fireworks likely.

Sportsurge ufc 323 Prelims (8:00 PM ET | ESPN+ & ESPN)

The middle tier ramps up with ranked contenders and division ripple effects. These six bouts average 2.5 rounds, but watch for the heavy hitters to end early.

• Brandon Moreno (#3 Flyweight) vs. Tatsuro Taira (#5 Flyweight): Moreno (21-8-2) (-160) vs. Taira (17-0) (+140). Ex-champ Moreno rebounds from title shot loss; unbeaten Taira hunts top-5 spot. Grappling war expected.

• Jan Błachowicz (#5 Light Heavyweight) vs. Bogdan Guskov (#11 Light Heavyweight): Błachowicz (29-10-1) (+120) vs. Guskov (15-3) (-140). Polish legend vs. Russian finisher (100% stoppage rate); moved from Fight Night for PPV pop.

• Other Prelim Gems (in predicted order):

  1. Featherweight: Lerone Murphy (#6) vs. Dan Ige – Murphy (-220) seeks streak extension.

  2. Women’s Strawweight: Virna Jandiroba (#7) vs. Loopy Godinez – Jandiroba (-190) eyes title eliminator.

  3. Middleweight: Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira – Hernandez (+110) in wild striker’s duel.

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