Derrick Lewis

The UFC believes a Paddy Pimblett fight sells itself, and fans are now weighing in on who his next opponent should be. The shortlist includes Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, and Charles Oliveira.

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The UFC announced several major early-2026 bookings, led by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for an interim lightweight title. The card also includes Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, plus Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes in a rematch that adds clarity to the featherweight title picture. Additional matchups featured on the slate include Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, Alexa Grasso vs. Rose Namajunas, Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva, Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. The bookings matter because they shape multiple title and contender races at once, and the UFC is clearly using them to anchor its 2026 schedule.

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UFC promoted its “Freedom 250” White House event with a six-fight lineup that includes two championship bouts and several major matchups. The card was revealed through UFC’s official channels and then reported by Yahoo, with Justin Gaethje, Amanda Nunes, Kayla Harrison, Sean O’Malley, Derrick Lewis, and Alexander Volkanovski all tied to the announcement. The event is significant because it anchors a high-profile summer stretch and signals major title-picture movement across multiple divisions. The next step is the formal promotion of the individual bouts and any undercard additions or changes.

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