Over The Octagon ep. 148 | UFC 323 Recap

Over The Octagon ep. 148 | UFC 323 Recap

From Over the Octagon by Over The Octagon

December 7, 2025 · 1h 8m · Episode 148

About this episode

This episode provides a detailed recap of UFC 323, highlighting key fights and performances.

Join us for an electrifying recap of UFC 323, the final pay-per-view event of 2025 that delivered shocking upsets and title changes! In the main event, Petr Yan turned back the clock with a masterful performance, outstriking and outgrappling bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili to reclaim the belt via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47). We break down how Yan avenged his previous loss and what this means for the division's top contenders. The co-main event saw flyweight sensation Joshua Van dethrone Alexandre Pantoja in a razor-close battle, capturing the championship and solidifying his rise as one of MMA's brightest stars. Plus, we dive into other highlights: Tatsuro Taira's dominant win over Brandon Moreno, Payton Talbott's upset victory against Henry Cejudo, and Jan Blachowicz's gritty performance against Bogdan Guskov in the light heavyweight clash. From the prelims, Maycee Barber's unanimous decision over Karine Silva stole the show with her striking clinic. We'll analyze the key moments, fighter futures, and fan reactions—don't miss this deep dive into a night that shook up the UFC landscape!

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Host: Over The Octagon

Topics covered

  • UFC recap
  • fight analysis
  • title changes
  • MMA highlights
  • fighter performances

Keywords

  • UFC 323
  • Petr Yan
  • Merab Dvalishvili
  • Joshua Van
  • MMA
  • title fight
  • upsets
  • highlights

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