THE UFC ANNOUNCES THE FIRST EVER PARAMOUNT+ CARD FOR 2026 – DANA WHITE VIDEO
Las Vegas, NV (November 28, 2025)– The UFC has unveiled the fight card for its first-ever event on Paramount+.
UFC 324, scheduled for January 24, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will be headlined by a bout between lightweight powerhouse Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett (23-3-0) and former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje (26-5-0) in an interim UFC lightweight title fight. The fight will determine who will face current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria later in 2026.
Ilia Topuria announced that he would take the first part of 2026 off to sort out personal family matters.
In the co-main event, UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison (19-1-0) puts her title on the line against UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion Amanda Nunes (23-5-0).
“This incredible partnership with Paramount kicks off on Saturday, January 24 in Las Vegas,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “I’m so excited for UFC fans that our first card features six current and former champions, including the long-awaited return of the greatest female fighter of all time, which is absolutely the biggest women’s fight ever. Also, in the main event we have Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title to see who will take on Ilia Topuria later this year on Paramount+. This card is absolutely stacked – every fight is a must-see. This deal is such a huge win for fans hands down. pay per view. I look forward to 2026 being our best year yet.”
Other notable battles
Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong
Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva
Alexa Grasso vs. Rose Namajunas
Event details:
Date: Saturday January 24, 2026
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Start time: Main card starts at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
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