The UFC closes out 2025 with its final pay-per-view event under the ESPN deal before transitioning to Paramount+ in 2026. UFC 323 brings a championship doubleheader to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 6, featuring two of the most dominant champions in the sport. Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against former champion Petr Yan in a highly anticipated rematch. ‘The Machine’ looks to make UFC history by defending his title for a fourth time in the same calendar year, a feat never accomplished in the promotion’s three-decade history.
In the co-main event, flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja puts his belt on the line against surging contender Joshua Van, who could become the youngest active UFC champion at just 24 years old with a victory. The card also features legendary former double champion Henry Cejudo in what he’s announced will be his retirement fight against rising prospect Payton Talbott. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz returns to face Bogdan Guskov, while fan favorite Brandon Moreno takes on dangerous contender Tatsuro Taira. This stacked card serves as a fitting farewell to the traditional PPV era.
Here are the start times for this historic UFC event in several countries:
In the United States, the early preliminary card begins at 6 p.m. ET. The featured prelims start at 8 p.m. ET, which translates to 5 p.m. PT. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET, perfect for Saturday night prime time viewing. Dvalishvili and Yan should make their walks around 12:30 a.m. ET.
For UK viewers, the early prelims kick off at 11 p.m. GMT on Saturday night. The featured prelims begin at 1 a.m. GMT, transitioning into Sunday morning. The main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT, making it a late-night affair for British fans.
Australian fans get a perfect Sunday afternoon viewing experience. The early prelims start at 10 a.m. AEDT on Sunday morning. The featured prelims begin at 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card starts at 2 p.m. AEDT, delivering championship action during a relaxed Sunday afternoon. The main event should happen around 4:30 p.m. AEDT, making it ideal viewing time for Australian fight fans to close out their weekend.
Here are the options on how to watch UFC 323 in US, UK and Australia:
American viewers can catch everything on ESPN+, which handles both the prelims and main card. UFC Fight Pass offers another streaming option for those who prefer that platform. It’s straightforward and doesn’t require jumping between services.
UK fans need TNT Sports to watch the action unfold. Fans can purchase access through Discovery+, the TNT Sports app, Virgin TV, Sky, or Prime Video.
Australians can stream via Kayo Sports or grab it through UFC Fight Pass. The early prelims are exclusively on UFC Fight Pass globally, so hardcore fans who want every single bout need that subscription.
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