UFC 324 hit by late chaos as key title fight falls off, fans call the card "cursed"
2026-01-15 06:12:00UFC 324 has taken a major hit in the final stretch of fight week. A key title fight that many fans viewed as one of the event’s biggest attractions is no longer part of the card, and the reaction online was immediate. Across social media, fans described the situation as another example of a big UFC event being derailed by late changes, with some calling the card "cursed".
A major bout is postponed
The fight has been postponed and is expected to be rescheduled for a later date. The change forces the UFC to adjust its promotional focus and tighten the structure of the event, especially with UFC 324 positioned as a major January show.
Fans react to the timing
The timing of the news drove much of the online response. UFC 324 has been framed as a high-profile night, and many fans were already looking ahead to the full lineup. With a headline matchup falling off, discussion quickly shifted to whether the card still delivers on its original promise, and what this means for the UFC’s momentum going into the year.
Updated fight order for UFC 324
- Interim Lightweight Championship: Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
- Bantamweight bout: Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong
- Heavyweight bout: Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
- Flyweight bout: Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
- Featherweight bout: Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
UFC 324 takes place on January 24. With the lineup adjusted, attention now turns to whether the remaining bouts can carry the night and deliver the type of performances fans expect from a major pay-per-view style card.