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4+ min ago (318+ words) Tatsuro Taira delivered on his promise to become the first person to finish Brandon Moreno after he unleashed a vicious ground and pound attack to get the win at UFC 323. Following a tough opening round where he was mostly stuck defending a triangle choke, Taira came firing back with a well-timed takedown and he began unloading punches after taking Moreno's back. The punishment continued with Moreno struggling to escape and referee Mark Smith decided he saw enough to stop the fight with the end coming at 2:24 in the second round. Replays showed that the stoppage seemed a bit premature but Taira was definitely dropping bombs right up until the end of the fight "I was pretty sure those [punches] were going in," Taira said about his victory. "I'm very happy for the win. UFC, please give me a title shot!...

11+ min ago (251+ words) This is the UFC 323 live blog for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van, the flyweight championship co-main event Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pantoja (30-5) has been a dominant champion at 125 pounds and currently stands at No. 4 in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings'an evaluation that might not be giving him enough credit. Since 2020, Pantoja has been on a tear, clearing out the top 10 of the division and successfully defending his title four consecutive times, the longest defense streak among current UFC champions. Check out the UFC 323 live blog for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van below. Update: Older fighters are now 0-2-1 on the UFC 232 main card. Can Alexandre Pantoja break that trend? Pantoja expected to retain again, the -210 favorite. Van a live dog at +176. Herb Dean referees this championship bout. Pantoja right at it throwing a leg kick and then exchanging…...

21+ min ago (402+ words) UFC 323 PPV event delivered an unforgettable bantamweight title showdown between champion Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Petr Yan. The Russian striker ultimately halted the Georgian's dominant run at 135 pounds with an impressive unanimous decision. The result marked a definitive shift in momentum within the division. In the bout, Yan landed heavier and more damaging shots overall, while using elite takedown defense to neutralize Dvalishvili's primary strength. According to official figures, he thwarted 27 out of Dvalishvili's 29 takedown attempts. The judges scored the contest unanimously in Yan's favor, reflecting his control of both striking and defensive grappling throughout the five rounds. Notably, Yan didn't just defend; he attacked the Georgian star. He secured several takedowns of his own and even managed to fend off multiple submission attempts, including guillotine choke bids by Dvalishvili. However, a turning point came in Round 3 when a body…...

23+ min ago (378+ words) MMA Junkie has'live coverage of UFC 323'with round-by-round analysis of every fight. Henry Cejudo left it all in the cage during his UFC 323 retirement bout. From the opening bell, the size and speed difference was obvious. As Cejudo pointed out post-fight, Father Time's toll was evident. Talbott remained crafty and put forth a dazzling performance in what could one day be viewed as a passing-of-the-torch bout. Talbott even took down the Olympic gold medalist at one point " and celebrated by sticking his tongue out. As the fight progressed, Cejudo threw caution further and further out the window. He went toe-to-toe with Talbott in a crazy and exciting Round 2. In Round 3, bloodied and swollen, Cejudo even obliged Talbott in a Max Holloway-style throw down sequence. Upon the final bell, Cejudo staggered over to UFC executives Dana White and Hunter Campbell, thanked…...

23+ min ago (282+ words) Henry Cejudo didn't go out on a win last night (Sat., Dec. 6, 2025) at UFC 323 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the former UFC double champion certainly went out on his shield. Cejudo, who turns 39 this coming February, already announced that Saturday's clash with rising bantamweight contender Payton Talbott will be his last fight ever. The former Olympic gold medalist retired once before all the way back in 2022 after winning and defending both the UFC flyweight and UFC bantamweight titles. On Saturday, Cejudo was hoping to break a three-fight losing streak and walk off into the sunset once again with a trip back to the UFC win column. Unfortunately for "Triple C," Talbott rose to the occasion and turned in the best performance of his career thus far. He was able to strike…...

32+ min ago (223+ words) LAS VEGAS -- Henry Cejudo, one of the most decorated athletes in combat sports history, retired from MMA for the second time Saturday. This time, it's likely to be permanent. Cejudo (16-6) announced his retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott (11-1) at UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena. All three judges scored it 30-27 for Talbott. Cejudo, 38, said before the bout that this would be his last fight, and he made good on that promise. Cejudo, a former two-weight champion, retired from MMA as the bantamweight champion in 2020, but returned three years later. He went 0-4 in four appearances since his return. "Payton is the future, man," Cejudo said. "I was saying to him after the fight, come over and let's keep training. I want to keep mentoring him. But f---, this is the end [for me]." Although Cejudo lost, he gave a spirited effort…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (330+ words) Russian fighter Petr Yan delivered an exceptional striking display to defeat Merab Dvalishvili and claim the UFC bantamweight title via unanimous decision after an intense five-round battle at UFC 323 held at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. In the co-main event, Joshua Van was unexpectedly crowned flyweight champion after Brazil's Alexandre Pantoja, who was defending his title for the fifth time, suffered a severe broken arm just 26 seconds into their bout. Yan, having lost to Dvalishvili in their previous encounter in March 2023, started the main event with determination. He utilised his sharp boxing skills to control the distance in the first two rounds, causing noticeable damage to his opponent's face. Gaining confidence, Yan attempted a surprising takedown but quickly regretted it as Dvalishvili, from Georgia, reversed the position. However, Yan managed to scramble back to his feet, avoiding any significant…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (381+ words) MMA Junkie has'live coverage of UFC 323'with round-by-round analysis of every fight. Former champion Jan Blachowicz nearly pulled off an incredible comeback against Bogdan Guskov, but after 15 minutes, neither light heavyweight walked away with a victory. In the main card opener of UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, former champion Blachowicz (29-11-2 MMA, 12-8-2 UFC) took on Guskov (18-3-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC) in an entertaining battle. Both fighters had big moments, but the scorecards resulted in a majority draw with two 28-28 scores and one 29-28 card in favor of Blachowicz. Blachowicz came out ready to trade in the final round, but struggled with Guskov's speed. Midway through the round, Blachowicz's persistence paid off with a solid combination. Guskov motioned for an eye poke, but the referee didn't see it. As a result, Blachowicz kept the pressure high, and managed to score a late knockdown....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (234+ words) At UFC 323, Yan defeated Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous judges' decision - Russian Politics & Diplomacy Russian Politics & DiplomacyInto section "- Business & Economy Business & EconomyInto section " - Military & Defense Military & DefenseInto section " - Science & Space Science & SpaceInto section " - Society & Culture Society & CultureInto section " Yan to receive $50,000 bonus from UFC for tournament's best fight WASHINGTON, December 7. /TASS/. Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) artist Petr Yan will receive $50,000 as a bonus for the best fight at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament in Las Vegas, the organization's press service reported. At UFC 323, Yan defeated Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous judges' decision: 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. - Russian Politics & Diplomacy Russian Politics & DiplomacyInto section "- Business & Economy Business & EconomyInto section " - Military & Defense Military & DefenseInto section " - Science & Space Science & SpaceInto section " - Society & Culture Society & CultureInto section " Yan to receive $50,000 bonus from UFC for tournament's best fight WASHINGTON, December 7. /TASS/. Russian mixed martial arts (MMA)…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (193+ words) UFC 323 crowned two new world champions on Saturday night Petr Yan is now the third fighter in UFC history to become a multiple time undisputed bantamweight champion as "No Mercy" put on one of the best performances of the year to upset Merab Dvalishvili to regain the 135-pound world title. After Dvalishvili's long winning streak, and wild 2025 campaign, the two will almost certainly meet fora third time in 2026. Watch the UFC 322 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods. Get UFC 323 live blog for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 title showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Tatsuro Taira earned the biggest win of his career over former champion Brandon Moreno Get UFC 323 live blog for Alexandre Pantoja vs....