The 30-year-old bested Jeremy Stephens in the longtime UFC veteran’s one-off return to the Octagon in May, and later in the year Jones stopped Bolaji Oki in the second round of a bout that earned “Fight of the Night” honors at UFC Paris.

Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) criticized Hooker's grappling when referring to Arman Tsarukyan's dominant submission win over him at UFC Fight Night 265 this past November. "The Baddy" battles Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 headliner on Jan. 24 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Dana White calls the UFC 324 co-main event the greatest women’s fight ever, driven by legacy and championship stakes.

Undefeated UFC featherweight Yadier del Valle has his next fight booked following a controversial victory over Isaac Dulgarian in November.

Grasso had been slated to face Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 but pulled out of the fight due to an undisclsoed injury. On the Comeback Trail Grasso will be looking for her

Tsarukyan will next compete in Real American Freestyle, debuting in the new wrestling promotion against former PFL champion Lance Palmer on January 10.

The image from UFC 323 is still hard to shake. One awkward landing, one arm bending the wrong way, and just like that,Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight reign ended in less than 30 seconds.

The UFC kicks off the Paramount+ era with consecutive weeks of numbered events. Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headlines UFC 324 on Jan. 24, followed by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 on Jan. 31 for UFC 325.

UFC women's flyweight contender Maycee Barber doesn't feel safe in the cage if referee Mark Smith officiates any of her future fights.