UFC 323 – Severe MMA Staff Predictions

We’re finally at the business end of 2025. Last PPV of the year. Final PPV of the ESPN ever (perhaps ever?).

With one hand already firmly grasped on the 2025 “Fighter of the Year” award, UFC Bantamweight king, Merab Dvalishvili, looks to rubber stamp his name on the award with a 4th title defence in the space of just 12 months. Familiar foe and former Bantamweight champion, Petr Yan, stands in the way of a perfect year for the Georgian “Machine”.

In the co-main event, Brazilian flyweight king, Alejandre Pantoja, vies for a 5th title defence vs rising contender, Joshua Van.

It’s set to be an action-packed night in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas. For now, here are our picks:


2025 Leaderboard Standings:

PositionNameOverall RecordPerfect Picks
1Patrick Sheehan37-2216
2Ian O’Neill36-2319
3Graeme McDonnell36-2313
4=Harry Powell35-2414
4=Theo Lander35-2414
6Harry Williams35-2412
7Paul Browne35-2411
8Sean Denny34-2517
9Seán Sheehan32-2713
10Caoilte de Barra32-2711
11Andy Stevenson29-3015
Andy is a multimedia reporter, interviewer, writer, with a strong focus on Irish MMA. Co-host of The Auld Triangle podcast. Follow Andy on Twitter (@andyste123) and Instagram (@andystevensonMMA).

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