Overview
- The five-round main event is scheduled for Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the UFC’s first major event on Paramount+.
- The winner is expected to unify the title with Topuria, who is aiming to return after the first quarter of 2026.
- Gaethje said he “loves how scared” he’ll be against Topuria and detailed a mistake-free plan to avoid the champion’s right hand and 2-3 combination.
- He stressed that an interim title fight activates his championship purse under contract after making less money in his previous outing.
- Gaethje vowed to “spoil” fan hopes for a Pimblett–Topuria matchup, while Topuria shared a New Year message signaling renewed focus for 2026.