UFC 323 Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2 Preliminary Card Preview, Odds, Watch Info & FAQ

The Thanksgiving break is over and the UFC is back with another stacked card for UFC 323. This card is shaping up to be the last PPV event ever for the UFC, as they move to Paramount in January with free fight cards.

The 14 fight card is stacked with exciting match ups top to bottom as the UFC really tried to show out in their last event. Headlined by 2 massive match ups, both for championship belts.

Merab will look to make his fourth title defense in 1 year when he takes on Petr Yan for the second time. Yan will be looking to make the second match up alot more exciting then the first as he was dominated.

The Co – Main event will feature Flyweight Goat Pantoja give a title shot to up and coming prospect Joshua Van. Van has earned his stripes and secured his title shot after a long run of wins.

MMA fans across the globe are excited to see if a belt will change hands Saturday night. The fight card is almost upon us so lets get right into a preview and odds of the Preliminary Card!

UFC 323 betting odds are presented by BetOnline.ag as of  12/4/2025 at 10 a.m.

Check out the odds for the entire card at the best online sportsbooks available in the US.

Featured Prelim: Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Preview – Lightweight

The UFC is bringing some fireworks to cap off the preliminary card of UFC 323. Grant Dawson will be taking on human highlight reel Manuel Torres in a 3 round affair.

Torres will be making his return to the octagon after a big bounce KO win over the legendary chin Drew Dober. The victory was a great step in the right direction bouncing back from his first UFC loss in impressive fashion.

Grant Dawson is riding the high of a 3 fight winning streak into this match up. The Veteran has made quite a resurgence since switching camps to ATT in Florida.

The move has since advanced his MMA skillset in multiple fashions. Dawson has added some ground and pound to his legendary ground game and sharpened his striking skills along the way.

Manuel Torres has a very aggressive come forward style which should draw out a firefight from Dawson. At the very least, the chaos will provide solid takedown opportunities for Dawson to take advantage of.

One thing is for sure, this fight is expected to be fireworks from start to finish.

Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Odds:

• Moneyline: Grant Dawson (-220) vs Manuel Torres (+185)
• Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (+105) / Under (-125)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Grant Dawson By Submission (+185)

Terrance Mckinney vs Chris Duncan Preview – Lightweight

A very violent match up will lead into the featured prelim Saturday night. Chris Duncan will take on Terrance Mckinney in a 3 round bout.

Chris Duncan has built quite the reputation for bringing the action to all his fights. His kill or be killed style has produced some very violent bouts in his UFC tenure.

Mckinney brings the exact same style to all of his fights. A come forward, aggressive fighter his style has not always gone his way but has always provided excitement for fans.

In his 11 fight career, Mckinney has still never seen a 3rd round in the UFC. In all likelihood, these men will meet in the middle of the octagon and trade until one man goes down.

Terrance Mckinney vs Chris Duncan Odds:

• Moneyline: Chris Duncan (-141) vs Terrance Mckinney (+121)
• Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (+300) / Under (-400)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Chris Duncan By KO (+165)

Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Preview – Flyweight

Karine Silva will welcome Maycee Barber back to the octagon Saturday night. Barber has had many health issue over her career and has not seen MMA action in almost 2 years.

The last time MMA fans were expecting Barber, she was forced to pull out of her fight with Erin Blanchfield just as she was about to make the walk. The prospect has overcome her health scares and is back at 100% possibly for the first time in years.

She will have a tough task in front of her with Karine Silva, a dangerous Brazilian prospect. With 3 submission victories in just 6 bouts in her tenure, Silva’s ground game has proven to be some of the best in the division.

The bout is sure to be a very high level match up, and MMA fans across the globe are highly anticipating Barber’s return.

Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Odds:

• Moneyline: Maycee Barber (-190) vs Karine Silva (+165)
• Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-240) / Under (+200)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Maycee Barber Wins By Points (-110)

Fares Ziam vs Nazim Sadykhov Preview – Lightweight

At a surprise to some MMA fans, a high level match up between top prospects is buried on the prelims Saturday night. Fares Ziam will look to continue his 5 fight win streak against fellow prospect Nazim Sadykhov.

In recent fights Ziam has shown many improvements in his game. The prospect has made many advancements in his striking and added a grappling wrinkle to his game as well.

Some fans could say Ziam fights are slow and boring, but since making the changes he has put on a few very exciting wars. Including against Sadykhov’s teammate Matt Frevola.

An important fact to mention, because Nazim has already helped Frevola prepare for Ziam and is familiar with his game. Sadykhov is a high level striker him self, with great grappling skills to round out his game.

Both fighters share the same defect, their takedown defense. MMA fans across the globe are excited to see where this fight takes place, on the ground or on the feet.

Fares Ziam vs Nazim Sadykhov Odds:

• Moneyline: Fares Ziam (-133) vs Nazim Sadykhov (+113)
• Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-215) / Under (+183)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Fares Ziam By Points (+125)

Marvin Vettori vs Bruno Ferreira Preview – Middleweight

A high level middleweight bout is buried on the prelims of this card. UFC veteran Marvin Vettori will take on Bruno Ferreira in a 3 round bout.

Vettori is taking a little bit of a step down in competition here, rightfully so considering his 3 fight losing skid. A tough stretch to say the least, but he has been fighting the top contenders of the division which should shed light on his losses.

A tough test stands in front of him in Bruno Ferreira. The Brazilian Power puncher is looking to add on to back to back wins and continue a run at the middleweight title.

Marvin Vettori vs Bruno Ferreira Odds:

• Moneyline: Marvin Vettori (-115) vs Bruno Ferreira (-105)
• Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-155) / Under (+135)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Marvin Vettori By Points (+155)

Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner Preview – Lightweight

Edson Barboza will be making his 32nd walk to the octagon when he takes on Jalin Turner Saturday night. A legendary feat within the organization, further cementing his legacy as a possible Hall Of Famer.

Over the years he has collected quite the impressive resume with wins and losses over some of the best the lightweight division has seen. The Kickboxing aspect to his game has always impressed MMA fans, with some of the most devastating leg kicks the division has ever seen.

Jalin Turner will certainly have his hands full Saturday night despite the age gap. It will be his first trip back to the octagon since his second retirement stint in 2 years.

The second retirement is worrisome for some MMA fans, despite his young age and low fight miles having only 23 Pro bouts. Turner has been a rough stretch with 2 straight finish losses, mixed with a 1-2 stint before that.

It must be mentioned that all 4 of his losses, he had big opportunities to finish those fights. Unfortunately, things have not swung his way and he will look to get back on track in his return Saturday night.

Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner Odds:

• Moneyline: Edson Barboza (+260) vs Jalin Turner (-310)
• Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (+115) / Under (-135)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Turner By KO/TKO (+110)

Ibo Aslan vs Iwo Baraniewski Preview – Light Heavyweight

Iwo Baraniewski will be making his UFC Debut Saturday night against a highly rated prospect in Ibo Aslan. The debutant impressed on Dana White’s contender series, securing the first round knockout and the contract.

There is no doubt he is ready for the big stage, his skillset should match up just fine with the top contenders in the division. A tough first test stands in front of him with Ibo Aslan, who is a big power puncher in his own right.

Ibo Aslan has been on a tough stretch as of late the loser of 2 straight fights. In an effort to expand his game, he spent his last camp with the infamous Nurmagomedov camp but it came to no avail by still losing his next fight.

Time will tell if Aslan will show the improvements needed in this matchup, now 6 months later. MMA fans are in for an exciting match up of top level prospects Saturday night.

Ibo Aslan vs Iwo Baraniewski Odds:

• Moneyline: Ibo Aslan (+165) vs Iwo Baraniewski (-190)
• Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (+145) / Under (-165)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Iwo Baraniewski By Ko (+105)

Mansur Abdul – Malik vs Antonio Trocoli Preview – Middleweight

Mansur Abdul – Malik will take on Antonio Trocoli in a 3 round bout Saturday night. Abdul – Malik is looking to make a better impression this time out, after a disappointing draw in his last match up.

The highly touted prospect made a name for himself on the contender series with his big power and skilled striking. A flashy knockout earned him the contract and he went on to collect his first UFC win in his debut.

It was suprising to many to see him drop the ball last time out, but he faces a much easier opponent this go around. Trocoli has not had the best run in the UFC, being finished in back to back fights.

On top of not seeing action in a full year, Trocoli is guaranteed to see some ring rust. It is very obvious this is a soft ball match up for Abdul – Malik as the UFC is trying to get him back on track.

Mansur Abdul – Malik vs Antonio Trocoli Odds:

• Moneyline: Mansur Abdul – Malik (-1200) vs Antonio Trocoli (+750)
• Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (+161) / Under (-185)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Abdul – Malik By KO (-400)

Muhammed Naimov vs Mairon Santos Preview – Featherweight

A high level match up will kick off the fight card Saturday night, as Marion Santos will take on Muhammed Naimov. Santos is riding the high of a 6 fight winning streak including his TUF victory over Ofli.

The prospect has shown great promise so far, with slick striking and good take down defense leading the way. Muhammed Naimov is no soft ball match up though.

A tough grapple based fighter with big power in his hands should be a big test for the prospect. Naimov will certainly test the takedown defense of santos, and is known for a foul or 2 along the way.

Not exactly a cheater, but a fighter willing to do anything to win. MMA fans across the globe should be excited for the opening bout as it should set the tone for the rest of the card.

Muhammed Naimov vs Mairon Santos Odds:

• Moneyline: Muhammed Naimov (+210) vs Mairon Santos (-250)
• Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-250) / Under (+207)
• Most Likely Method Of Victory: Santos By Points (+100)

UFC 323 Schedule & FAQ:

When is UFC 323?

• UFC 323 will take place Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

Where is UFC 323?

• UFC 323 will go down live at The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What time does UFC 323 start?

• UFC 323 Early Preliminary Card Start time: 6 p.m. ET
• UFC 323 Preliminary Card start time: 8 p.m. ET
• UFC 323 Main Card start time: 10 p.m. ET

How to Watch UFC 323?

• UFC 323 Early Preliminary Card Coverage: ESPN & ESPN+
• UFC 323 Preliminary Card Coverage: ESPN & ESPN+
• UFC 323 Main Card Coverage: ESPN+

How to Bet on UFC 323?

• Most international and domestic sportsbooks will carry odds for a fight card of this caliber but click here for some sites and applications us bettors here at Betting News recommend for a great UFC betting experience.