The UFC welterweight division has had fans buzzing since last November, when Islam Makhachev snagged the title. He took down Jack Della Maddalena in the blockbuster UFC 322 main event, becoming one of the rare fighters to hold two belts and instantly shaking up the division.
Many fighters enter the company, compete, and some beat everyone, but still never reach superstar status. Others rise to the top because of their antics, fighting skills, and overall presence.
Paddy Pimblett has his sights set on more than just the interim title at UFC 324. ‘The Baddy’ is headlining the promotion’s debut event on Paramount+, where he’ll fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight belt.
Alex Pereira continues to have fun while he waits for his next UFC fight date. The light heavyweight king hasn’t fought since winning back his belt at UFC 320 in October.
Paddy Pimblett is not interested in fighting at the UFC’s upcoming White House event, despite the huge attention it is getting in the combat sports world.
In the internet age, easy access to information also fuels the rapid spread of fake news. Earlier, reports claimed Justin Gaethje had a staph infection on his neck, but his team dismissed them.
Dana White has brought together two familiar faces from ESPN’s First Take, with Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman joining the on-air team for Zuffa Boxing.
Paddy Pimblett’s title ambitions go way beyond what he could achieve at UFC 324. ‘The Baddy’ has his first opportunity to have UFC gold wrapped around his waist this Saturday, as he headlines the promotion’s debut event on Paramount+.
There is no doubt that overcoming any setback means a lot to anyone in life. But when it comes to athletes, it is even more special, as millions see them fail badly.
Each passing day, UFC 324 appears to be drifting deeper into controversy. Booking decisions are now being questioned both inside and outside the sport.
On Friday, fighters will weigh in for the first UFC card of 2026, UFC 324. Not only is Saturday night’s event the first of the calendar year, but it also marks the first event on the promotion’s new broadcast home, Paramount+.
Sean O’Malley might find Song Yadong has a bit more drive than usual when they meet in the Octagon. The UFC returns to Las Vegas for UFC 324 this Saturday, ending a break that has felt longer than it actually was.
The highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is a fight that has everyone intrigued at UFC 324. O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) enters the fight as one of the most recognisable figures in the division.
Alex Pereira isn’t just racking up wins inside the Octagon—if fans are to be believed, he’s been collecting Ws outside it as well. The Brazilian kickboxing star went public with a romance with fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez on the first day of 2026, but the relationship lasted shorter than some of his fights.
The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.
It's been six weeks since the last UFC event but the wait finally over. UFC 324, the first UFC event of 2026, takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from landing a perfectly timed heel kick in the final seconds of a round. The controller vibrates, the crowd noise spikes, and somewhere on the other end of the screen, a digital opponent crumples in slow motion.
LAS VEGAS — Justin Gaethje has never been afraid of violence inside the Octagon. This week, he showed he’s also unafraid of a topic many UFC fighters tiptoe around: money.
LAS VEGAS — Derrick Lewis has never needed external motivation, but if he did, the sportsbooks may have just provided it. Entering his heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t running from what happened at UFC 319 he’s studying it. Du Plessis saw his 11-fight winning streak come to a halt in August when Khamzat Chimaev delivered a suffocating five-round performance to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.
Since his return from rehab, many have questioned why Nick Diaz hasn't been spotted with his brother, Nate Diaz. Those concerns may have now been revealed following Nick's fiery social media rant.