UFC opens its 2026 slate with an epic title fight and a bunch of compelling matchups on January 24 in Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
In the main event, former interim lightweight and BMF champion Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje looks to capture the interim title one more time. Standing in his way is Liverpool's Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett, who rides into the fight having won each of his seven Octagon appearances. Both men are hoping to set up a unification fight with champion Ilia Topuria down the road. Before they go to battle, former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley returns and takes on the powerful and dynamic Song Yadong.