UFC and Paramount+ are wasting no time making history. The partnership’s inaugural event, UFC 324, takes place Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by an explosive interim lightweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett .

The fight signals a new chapter for the promotion, serving as the first numbered event of 2026 and the official end of the pay-per-view era. UFC CEO Dana White made the blockbuster announcement during halftime of the Chiefs vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving game, promising fans “the biggest start to a new broadcast era ever.” Expand Tweet

Gaethje, the former interim champion and a perennial fan favorite, has made a career out of chaos with 14 post-fight bonuses in 14 UFC appearances. Across the cage, Pimblett’s unbeaten 7-0 start and unmatched

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