The UFC will kick off its new partnership with Paramount+ with a bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship on Jan. 24 at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White announced the matchup Thursday at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game on CBS.

Gaethje vs. Pimblett is just the tip of the iceberg as Amanda Nunes is set to come out of retirement to take on champion Kayla Harrison

Jake Paul agrees with some of the criticisms that have been raised by fans over the past few days. On November 27, Dana White made some huge announcements regarding the UFC’s first major events that will take place in 2026.

Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the promotion’s first-ever Paramount+ lineup is the interim lightweight title fight pitting Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett, with Kayla Harrison defending her bantamweight strap opposite Amanda Nunes in the co-main event.

Belal Muhammad (24-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) suffered consecutive losses for the first time in his career. He hasn't earned a victory since July 2024. Muhammad has suffered four of his five career losses by decision. Volkan Oezdemir (21-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) has earned 16 of his 21 career victories by stoppage.

Ian Machado Garry may have established himself as the first challenger for Islam Makhachev's welterweight belt based on the latest UFC rankings update.

The UFC makes its groundbreaking debut in Qatar with a Fight Night card that promises fireworks and significant divisional ramifications. The main event is a pivotal lightweight showdown featuring Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender on the cusp of a title shot, taking on the durable and dangerous veteran Dan Hooker.

Despite the absence of ‘El Matador’, a lightweight belt will still be on the line due to Paddy Pimblett facing Justin Gaethje for the interim title in the main event of UFC 324 at the T-Mobile Arena on January 24.

Britain's Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title - this is why the UFC picked him.

New York Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD is investigating a brawl that erupted before the main card of UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.