The Nevada Athletic Commission has officially appointed the referees and judges for the final UFC pay-per-view of 2025, UFC 323, set for December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the main event, reigning bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will attempt his fourth title defense in a high-stakes rematch against former champion Petr Yan. Their first meeting was a dominant performance by Dvalishvili, and Yan now seeks redemption on one of the biggest stages of the year.
Veteran referee Marc Goddard has been selected to oversee the bantamweight title bout. He will receive $2,900 for officiating the contest. The judges assigned to score the fight are Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, and Eric Colon, each being paid $2,500 for their duties.
For the co-main event, current flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja puts his title on the line against rising contender Joshua Van, who has rapidly climbed the flyweight rankings with his technical precision and fearless pressure style.
Legendary referee Herb Dean will officiate the flyweight title fight. The scoring will be handled by veteran judges Sal D’Amato, Chris Lee, and Ron McCarthy.
The rest of the officiating assignments for UFC 323 will be determined during fight week.
With elite referees and judging panels confirmed, fans can expect a high-level, tightly officiated night of championship action to close out the 2025 pay-per-view calendar.