Las Vegas is set to host one of the biggest UFC events of early 2026 as Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett challenges Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24. The Liverpudlian secured his title shot after a dominant knockout of Michael Chandler in April, continuing a six-fight winning streak that includes victories over Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green.
With reigning lightweight champion Ilia Topuria stepping away in the first quarter of 2026 to focus on personal matters, the interim belt will determine the next challenger for a unification bout later in the year.
The card is further highlighted by bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison defending her title against former two-division champion Amanda Nunes, who returns from retirement aiming to capture the women’s bantamweight crown for a third time.
Additional bouts confirmed include Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva and Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas, while Sean O’Malley is rumored to face Song Yadong, promising a stacked event at T-Mobile Arena.
