UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 324 results, including the heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Lewis (29-13 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after earning back-to-back TKO victories over Rodrigo Nascimento and Tallison Teixeira in his most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Black Beast‘ has gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 324 results, including the featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Jean Silva. Allen (20-4 MMA) most recently competed at UFC 304 in July of 2024, where he defeated Giga Chikadze by way of unanimous decision. That victory snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘Almighty’, as the Brit had previously dropped decision setbacks to Movsar Evloev and Max Holloway respectively.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 324 results, including the featured prelim between Umar Nurmagomedov and Deiveson Figueiredo. Nurmagomedov (20-1 MMA) will be competing for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Mario Bautista at October’s UFC 321 event in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that triumph, ‘Young Eagle’ was coming off the first loss of his professional career which he suffered to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

The Octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 324 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje (26-5 MMA) will be looking to reclaim the promotion‘s interim lightweight title when he collides with Pimblett in this evening’s main event. ‘The Highlight’ was most previously seen in action in March of 2025 at UFC 313, where he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in a ‘Fight of the Night‘ performance. Prior to that triumph, the 37-year-old has suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway at UFC 300.

Dylan Bowker - January 24, 2026

Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will battle for the UFC’s interim lightweight title this weekend, with someone vying for the PFL 155-pound strap in the coming weeks weighing on the Saturday night scrap. Alfie Davis prepares to do battle with Usman Nurmagomedov, with the latter’s PFL lightweight title on the line in the headlining attraction of PFL Dubai, which transpires on February 7th. Davis, on route to preparing for his title fight, was found getting in championship-caliber work with Pimblett ahead of his clash with the former UFC interim lightweight and ex-BMF champion in the headliner of UFC 324 this weekend. When asked to touch on the X’s and O’s of that Pimblett versus Gaethje clash, Davis said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

BJ Penn Staff - January 24, 2026

The UFC has increased the size of its post-fight bonuses, and will also reward fighters who score finishes in their fights. Saturday night’s UFC 324 card will be the MMA promotion’s first of 2026, and its first on Paramount, its new broadcast home. Ahead of the event, there has been significant speculation about whether the bonuses it awards its fighters for their performances would increase.

Harry Kettle - January 24, 2026

UFC legend Israel Adesanya has backed Paddy Pimblett to defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 tonight. In the main event of UFC 324 this evening, Paddy Pimblett will go head to head with Justin Gaethje for the UFC interim lightweight championship. It’s easily the biggest fight of Paddy’s career, and while the same can’t be said for Justin, it certainly feels significant – especially given that he’s heavily hinted at the possibility of retirement.

Harry Kettle - January 24, 2026

Carlos Prates has given his thoughts on who could be next for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the number one pound for pound fighter in mixed martial arts today. He is the current UFC welterweight champion, and he is ready to take on any challengers that come his way. While we don’t know exactly how much longer he’s got left as an active competitor in the sport, his immediate future looks pretty bright.

Curtis Calhoun - January 23, 2026

UFC bantamweight prospect Cameron Smotherman shared a message with fans after a horrifying incident at the UFC 324 weigh-in. UFC fans have waited weeks for fights, and we’re just hours away from the promotion’s hiatus concluding this Saturday at UFC 324. The card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between fan favorites Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

Curtis Calhoun - January 23, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping was at the center of an ironic moment as a scary incident played out at the UFC 324 weigh-in. UFC 324 marks the promotion’s long-awaited return to action after more than a full month’s hiatus. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim lightweight title in the main event, on a card featuring many top names on the prelims and front end of the main card.

Curtis Calhoun - January 23, 2026

The bad blood between top UFC lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett continues to boil ahead of Pimblett’s fight at UFC 324. UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett is hours away from the biggest fight of his career this Saturday at UFC 324. Pimblett and UFC fan favorite Justin Gaethje will square off for the interim UFC lightweight title in the first UFC main event of the year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2026

Dana White is aware that some fans and even media members don’t believe he cares about UFC as much as he once did. Those who feel White’s interest in the promotion he helped turn into an MMA juggernaut has waned argue that the UFC boss seems to have turned his attention to other projects. At the moment, White is preparing for Friday’s launch of Zuffa Boxing at the Meta APEX. It’s no secret that White’s other passions involve gambling, bull riding, and his Power Slap promotion.