The UFC has announced the preliminary card for its upcoming event headlined by a flyweight title rematch between champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Joshua Van. The event, UFC Van vs. Pantoja 2, is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
The prelims will feature a bantamweight bout between Marlon Vera and Charles Jourdain, a heavyweight clash between Tai Tuivasa and Robelis Despaigne, a flyweight matchup between Michael Aswell Jr. and JooSang Yoo, and a middleweight fight between Ryan Gandra and Ozzy Diaz.
Vera, a longtime bantamweight contender, looks to rebound against the Canadian Jourdain. Tuivasa, known for his knockout power, faces the undefeated Cuban Despaigne in a pivotal heavyweight contest. Aswell Jr. and Yoo will meet in a flyweight bout, while Gandra and Diaz open the preliminary card at middleweight.
The main event will see Pantoja defend his flyweight title against Van, who has quickly risen through the ranks. This rematch follows their first encounter, which Pantoja won. The event will be broadcast on ESPN+ pay-per-view, with the prelims airing on ESPN and ESPN+.
