Now** UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Pre-Fight Press Conference

Tonight, from the fight capital of the world, the story begins before a single punch is thrown. At 8 p.m. sharp, live from Las Vegas, the warriors of UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 step into the spotlight—not the Octagon—to face a different kind of pressure: the pre-fight press conference. This isn’t merely hype. It’s the overture to the UFC’s final pay-per-view blockbuster of the year, staged at the mighty T-Mobile Arena. Headlining the spectacle is a rematch worthy of its own billboard: Merab Dvalishvili, the relentless champion, stands opposite Petr Yan, the former king hungry to reclaim his crown. Two bantamweights. One belt. No forgiveness. Sharing top billing, the co-main event serves drama of its own. Alexandre Pantoja, flyweight champion, defends his title against rising contender Joshua Van—a challenger with speed in his fists and ambition in his bones. If you want to understand Saturday night, start here. Watch the tension build, the stories sharpen, and the stakes rise—all streaming live at 8 p.m., exclusively on MMAWeekly. UFC 323 Pre-Fight Press Conference. Because every great fight begins long before the first bell rings. TONIGHT: The End of an Era The LAST UFC pay-per-view (in the U.S.) before Paramount+ begins in 2026. Merab Dvalishvili attempts to become the first UFC champion EVER to defend a title FOUR times in one calendar year! ⚡ WE GO LIVE ~10 PM ET as the Main Card starts! MAIN EVENT: Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Petr Yan 2 - UFC Bantamweight Championship The "Machine" aims for history against "No Mercy" in this highly anticipated rematch. Merab dominated March 2023, but Yan wants revenge. Can Merab's relentless pace overcome Yan's technical striking? Does Merab make UFC history tonight? CO-MAIN: Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Joshua Van - UFC Flyweight Championship Pantoja defends his flyweight crown against surging Joshua Van. FULL MAIN CARD: Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira - Former champ vs. undefeated prospect Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott - "Triple C" returns at 38 against rising star Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov - Former champ climbs back WHAT YOU GET TONIGHT: ✅ Real-time reactions to every significant moment from all three hosts ✅ Round-by-round scoring from Dave, Fred, and AJ ✅ Technical breakdowns between rounds ✅ Instant analysis of finishes and key exchanges ✅ Judging discussion for close rounds ✅ Unfiltered opinions on controversial decisions ️ THE RINGSIDE REPORT DIFFERENCE: This isn't generic commentary. Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio bring technical MMA expertise with brutally honest analysis. No corporate talking points. No sugar-coating. Just real insights from the Combat Sports Authority. LIVE CHAT: Drop your reactions throughout the night! We're monitoring comments and will respond to your takes and questions. ⏰ TIMING: Prelims: 8 PM ET (Sportsnet/ESPN2 / ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX) MAIN CARD: 10 PM ET (ESPN+ PPV) WE GO LIVE: ~10 PM ET FULL CARD: MAIN CARD (ESPN+ PPV): Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan (Bantamweight Title) | Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van (Flyweight Title) | Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira | Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott | Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov PRELIMS (ESPN2 / ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX): Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres | Terrance McKinney vs. Chris Duncan | Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva | ****m Sadykhov vs. Farès Ziam EARLY PRELIMS (ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX): Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira | Edson Barboza vs. Jalin Turner | Iwo Baraniewski vs. İbo Aslan | Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trócoli | Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: This is the FINAL numbered UFC pay-per-view under the ESPN deal (in the U.S.). Starting January 2026 with UFC 324, all numbered events move to Paramount+ with no additional PPV fees for American subscribers. Canadian Viewers: The Paramount+ deal does NOT apply to Canada. Sportsnet/TVA Sports retain Canadian rights with traditional PPV. LET'S MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER! Join Dave, Fred, and AJ for an unforgettable night! See you at 10 PM ET when that Octagon door closes!