Overview
- Fight night is underway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Paddy Pimblett widely favored over Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.
- The co-main event features Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong in a pivotal bantamweight matchup with title implications.
- Two late changes reshaped the lineup, including the cancellation of Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman after Smotherman collapsed at weigh-ins, and Bloody Elbow reports Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez was also called off.
- The card streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., with U.K. access via TNT Sports Box Office; early prelims began at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 9 p.m. ET.
- The interim belt was created during Ilia Topuria’s leave of absence, positioning the winner to unify with the champion upon his return.