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UFC 324 - Lightweight - Main Event - Title Fight
Justin Gaethje: The UFC's most exciting MMA experience
Justin Gaethje meets Paddy Pimblett on Saturday with a plan to cement his most exciting UFC fighter status.
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Expert picks: 'The Highlight' is a bad matchup for 'The Baddy'
Who has the edge in the first UFC event of 2026? Four former fighters make their picks for the main event.
MMA Rank 50-1: Which stars could shine the brightest in 2026?
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'THE PAT MCAFEE SHOW'
Dana White: Paddy Pimblett always finds a way to win
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BIG STAKES RIGHT OFF THE BAT
Natalia Silva, Max Holloway can create UFC chaos immediately in 2026
Natalia Silva, Amanda Nunes, Max Holloway and more fighters who can derail 2026 UFC championship predictions.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
Jones won't fight, McGregor will and more 2026 MMA predictions
The forecasts are in, and 2026 calls for old champions to return and current champs to retire.
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UFC
Reviewing Derrick Lewis' 16 knockouts ahead of UFC 324
Derrick Lewis has achieved 16 knockouts throughout his UFC career. Dig into stats on each KO now.
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- UFC's Smotherman collapses after making weight
- Ex-UFC fighter Rozenstruik arrested on 2 charges
- PFL chairman resigns in latest leadership change
- Topuria says he intends to defend his UFC title
- UFC heavyweight Usman gets 30-month drug ban
- Report: Harrison-Nunes UFC 324 title clash ppd.
- Adesanya-Pyfer to headline UFC card in Seattle