The UFC is kicking off 2026 in style.
In January, the UFC begins a new era with broadcast partner Paramount+, and on Friday, before the UFC 323 ceremonial weigh-ins, the promotion held its seasonal “It’s On” press conference, highlighting the marquee fights for the start of 2026 and the new era.
UFC 324 takes place on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and will be headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. The event also features a women’s bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes, and a men’s bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong. UFC 325 UFC 325 takes place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, and is headlined by a featherweight title fight rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. All eight fighters from these cards were in attendance, plus Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, who face off UFC 324.
Plus, the UFC surprised everyone by announcing that Max Holloway will defend his “BMF” title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326 in March at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with both men in attendance for the press conference as well.
After a very cordial press conference from all parties, the promotion had the fighters face off for the first time. Check out the initial stare downs above.