The first UFC event of 2026 kicked off the new deal with Paramount in a big way on Saturday when UFC 324 went down from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The landmark event ended in spectacular fashion with Justin Gaethje defeating Paddy Pimblett to capture the interim lightweight championship in an instant classic.

In one of the best UFC bouts in recent memory, a no-call might have decided a title fight. Barstooll's Dave Portnoy weighed in.

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,

We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC 324 results, including the heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

UFC lightweight fighters Justin Gaethje, left, and Paddy Pimblett face off as UFC president Dana White looks on during a news conference for UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Gaethje and Pimblett will fight for an interim lightweight title at the arena on Saturday. Photo by: Steve Marcus

Get ready for UFC 324 headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker suffered a serious injury from Arman Tsarukyan's headbutt at the UFC Qatar weigh-in.

The 17th member of the UFC Hall of Fame's Modern Wing will be a key member of the current broadcast team.

To this day, I hear Daniel Cormier saying everybody is going to get paid more on this card. I’m not getting paid one dollar more than if this deal hadn’t happened.” Gaeth

The first UFC card of the year is one packed with must-see bouts, highlighted by the interim lightweight championship being on the line in the promotion's debut on Paramount+. UFC 324 will take place on Saturday,