🔥 Saturday, December 6 – UFC 323 (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan – Bantamweight Title
The rivalry continues as two of the division’s most relentless pressure fighters battle for the belt. Expect nonstop pace, chain wrestling, and scrambles every round.
Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van
Flyweight clash between veteran championship caliber and rising contender
Great study material for angles, blitz entries, and grappling transitions
How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV (U.S.)
🥋 Saturday, December 6 – ONE Fight Night 38 (Bangkok, Thailand)
Fabrício Andrade vs. Enkh-Orgill Baatarkhuu
ONE brings its signature fast-paced, small-glove striking to Lumpinee Stadium. Great card for students wanting to study Muay Thai inside MMA.
How to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (U.S.)
🏆 Friday, December 5 – PFL MENA Finals (Khobar, Saudi Arabia)
Multiple tournament finals—perfect for athletes studying pacing, takedown defense, and strategic 3-round fighting.
How to Watch: ESPN+ / DAZN (varies by region)
🥊 Saturday, December 13 – Glory Collision 8 (Arnhem, Netherlands)
Glory returns with heavyweight action and tournament-style kickboxing.
Perfect for Octagon members in our Kickboxing or Striking Foundations programs.
How to Watch: Glory PPV / DAZN
⚡ Saturday, December 13 – UFC Fight Night (Las Vegas)
Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape
Two explosive flyweights headlining the final UFC card of 2025.
High-tempo scrambling
Elusive footwork
Creative striking
Great card for students to study high-level transitions.
How to Watch: ESPN+
🥊 Saturday, December 13 – Matchroom Boxing (Stockton, California)
Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Sadjo
Young rising star Pacheco continues his climb in a dangerous matchup.
How to Watch: DAZN
🥊 Saturday, December 20 – Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix Finale
One of boxing’s biggest nights of 2025 — champions and contenders meeting across divisions.
A must-watch for boxing and kickboxing students.
How to Watch: PPV (TBA)
🥊 Saturday, December 27 – Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery Picasso (Riyadh)
Inoue continues his march toward all-time great status.
Expect elite footwork, angles, and shot selection — pure striking clinic.
How to Watch: Amazon / PPV (TBA)
🇯🇵 Wednesday, December 31 – Rizin “New Year’s Eve Super Festival” (Saitama, Japan)
Japan’s legendary combat-sports tradition continues with a stacked MMA/kickboxing hybrid card featuring top Japanese and international talent.
How to Watch: RIZIN Stream Pass / International PPV
🎯 How to Use This Schedule in Your Training
At Octagon MMA & Krav Maga, studying live fights is part of learning. Here’s how members can turn December’s lineup into skill-building opportunities:
1. Pick a Fighter to Study Each Week
Use the month to imitate:
Merab’s pressure
Yan’s boxing
Pantoja’s transitions
Glory’s heavyweight kickboxing
Inoue’s precision striking
Bring what you learn into class.
2. Attend a Fight-Night Breakdown at the Gym
We’ll be hosting optional watch-party events and post-fight analysis sessions (dates posted inside the gym).
3. Take Notes During Fights
Train your eye like a coach:
✔ Footwork patterns
✔ Defensive habits
✔ Range management
✔ Combinations leading to finishes
✔ How fighters respond to adversity
4. Apply It in Drills
Your coaches can help you turn fight-study into:
Padwork sequences
MMA wall-drills
Sparring themes
Footwork patterns
Clinch and control tactics
🟡 Octagon MMA & Krav Maga – Fight Smart. Train Hard. Stay Ready.
Stay connected with our gym on social media and check back each month for updated schedules, breakdowns, and recommended fights.
