The Nevada fight calendar is getting even busier. During Tuesday’s Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) monthly meeting, the UFC officially received permits to stage three more events in Las Vegas to close out 2025.
The Schedule
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Nov. 1 – UFC Fight Night, UFC Apex (Las Vegas)
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Nov. 8 – UFC Fight Night, UFC Apex (Las Vegas)
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Dec. 6 – UFC 323, T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
(Main card and headliner TBA)
The Dec. 6 pay-per-view at T-Mobile Arena marks the promotion’s final numbered card of the year in its home city, keeping with tradition of ending the calendar with a marquee event.
What’s Next?
The UFC is also eyeing one final Apex event on Dec. 13, though the promotion has yet to apply for or receive a permit. With the NAC scheduled to reconvene Oct. 28, that application could appear on the next agenda.
Key Notes
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Steve Garcia vs. David Onama is expected to headline the Nov. 1 Fight Night, a matchup that pits two dynamic featherweights looking to climb into contention.
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Both November Fight Nights will take place at the intimate UFC Apex facility, while UFC 323 returns to the big stage at T-Mobile Arena.
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The NAC continues to be the gatekeeper for UFC’s busy Las Vegas schedule, ensuring regulatory approval before each event.
Rumored UFC 323 Card
The UFC is lining up a high-stakes bantamweight clash to close out its 2025 Las Vegas pay-per-view schedule. A matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is reportedly “in the works” to headline UFC 323 on Dec. 6 at T-Mobile Arena.
O’Malley (MMA’s flamboyant former bantamweight champion) remains one of the UFC’s biggest draws thanks to his knockout power and showmanship. Song, the surging Chinese contender, has established himself as a dangerous threat in the division with his crisp boxing and improving all-around game.
What’s on the Line
The winner would be firmly positioned as a frontrunner in the bantamweight title picture heading into 2026, with both fighters eyeing gold.
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O’Malley: Looking to regain his place at the very top after a turbulent stretch in 2024–2025.
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Yadong: Hunting for his breakthrough moment on the biggest stage of his career.
Alongside the rumored main event, the Dec. 6 card already includes:
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Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira
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Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira
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Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva
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