On Saturday night in Las Vegas, the UFC kicked off its 2026 schedule with its first major event of the year, UFC 324. On the main card of the event, fan-favorite heavy hitter Derrick Lewis returned for a clash with fellow top-10 fighter Waldo Cortes Acosta.

The UFC finally ended a week-long hiatus on Saturday night, and it's safe to say the MMA promotion returned with a bang.

Gaethje and Pimblett are going head-to-head for the interim lightweight championship. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Get the full breakdown of UFC 324 with fight grades, results and rewatchability scores. Plus, see how Paramount+ performed.

The UFC has officially closed up shop for 2025, with no fights left on the calendar for the year. It was certainly a year to remember. From the first card of the year to the last, which occurred at the UFC Apex on Dec. 13, we were treated to highlight reel ...