Overview
- UFC confirmed a six-fight lineup during the UFC 326 broadcast, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt.
- The announced undercard features Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia.
- Dana White disclosed that one planned bout fell through just hours before the reveal, underscoring late matchmaking volatility for the tightly curated event.
- Notable names previously linked to the showcase, including Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, are absent from the finalized card.
- Logistics outlined by the promotion include weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, approximately 5,000 spectators on the South Lawn with larger viewing areas nearby, and no taxpayer funding as UFC covers event and restoration costs.