Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that involves intense fights, deadly matchups, and a sense of ever-present danger.

Early preliminary fights begin at 5:00 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+, with preliminary bouts starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The main card begins at 9:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

After six long weeks, the UFC is back with UFC 324 on Paramount+ mere hours away. However, most top stories have nothing to do with it.

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman continues to proudly lead rising MMA promotion Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (LXF) at a time when regional scenes are changing. But is this evolution for the best? For ...