UFC News

Dylan Bowker - January 24, 2026

Arnold Allen returns to the cage at UFC 324 after almost a year and a half out of competition with the aim to reintroduce himself to the featherweight ranks in a big way. During an interview with UFC on TNT Sports, the highly anticipated return of the exciting combatant at 145 pounds was touched upon, as Allen said, “I’m so excited to be back. Having this time out is… It’s time. I don’t want any time out. I’m angry and coming back with a point to prove. I always have a point to prove, but now there’s more of a point to prove.”

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 23, 2026

UFC flyweight contender Natalia Silva doesn’t believe Valentina Shevchenko would be able to defeat her if they fought. Tonight, Natalia Silva will go head to head with Rose Namajunas in one of the biggest fights on the UFC 324 card. The expectation for many is that the winner will go on to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship, and as you can imagine, there’s a lot of excitement over the possibility of Rose getting that shot given her popularity and pedigree in the sport.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - January 23, 2026

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn continued his rivalry with UFC CEO Dana White by predicting a tumultuous first year of Zuffa Boxing. Ahead of the UFC’s return to action on Saturday with UFC 324, Zuffa Boxing will host its inaugural event on Friday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Dana White has his hands full this week as he balances Zuffa Boxing’s official launch with the UFC’s first event of 2026.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2026

Daniel Cormier could not believe what he was seeing when Charles Johnson stepped on the scale for the UFC 324 weigh-ins. Johnson’s weight certainly wasn’t the issue, as he made the 126-pound limit for his flyweight clash against Alex Perez. Johnson’s opponent couldn’t say the same, as he was over the weight limit and has been forced to relinquish 25 percent of his fight purse.

Curtis Calhoun - January 23, 2026

UFC strawweight veteran Tecia Pennington has reportedly been removed from the roster after losses in three of her past five fights. Women’s MMA has come a long way since UFC strawweight veteran Tecia Pennington made her promotional debut in 2014.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2026

Justin Gaethje had an awkward moment with one reporter just ahead of UFC 324. As Gaethje braces for an interim lightweight title fight against Paddy Pimblett on Saturday, questions have been looming about a potential staph infection. “The Highlight” has received a slew of questions about a blemish on his neck, and it seems he’s just about had enough of the chatter.