Gaethje vs. Pimblett is a future mixed martial arts event organized by the UFC. It is scheduled for January 24, 2026, and will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas area.
The main event is for the UFC interim lightweight championship. The winner will be next in line to face Ilia Topuria or could fight someone else for the undisputed 155-pound title. Paddy Pimblett is ranked number five in the lightweight division and is one of the biggest rising stars in the sport. His recent wins over Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler have pushed him up the rankings. Justin Gaethje is aiming to win back the interim title he first claimed against Tony Ferguson in 2020. This fight could give him one last chance to challenge for the full lightweight title.
UFC 324: Full match card
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
The main event is a lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje comes into the fight with a record of 26 wins and 5 losses, while Pimblett has 23 wins and 3 losses. Both fighters use an orthodox stance and weigh 70 kg. Gaethje is 37 years old with a height of 1.8 m and a reach of 1.78 m, while Pimblett is 31 years old, 1.78 m tall, and has a longer reach of 1.85 m. Pimblett has a much higher submission average at 1.68 compared to Gaethje’s 0.00.
Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong
Another key fight on the main card is the bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong. O’Malley has a record of 18 wins and 3 losses, while Song stands at 22 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw. O’Malley is taller at 1.8 m with a reach of 1.83 m and uses a switch stance. Song is 1.73 m tall with a 1.7 m reach and fights orthodox. O’Malley averages 6.30 significant strikes per minute, while Song averages 4.58.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
In the heavyweight division, Waldo Cortes-Acosta faces Derrick Lewis. Cortes-Acosta holds a 16-2 record and stands 1.93 m tall, while Lewis has a record of 29-12 and is 1.91 m tall. Lewis is the older fighter at 40, compared to Cortes-Acosta, who is 34. Both fighters use an orthodox stance, with Lewis having a slight reach advantage at 2.01 m.
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
The featherweight main card fight features Arnold Allen against Jean Silva. Allen enters with a 20-3 record, while Silva has 16 wins and 3 losses.
UFC 324: Live stream details
UFC 324 will take place on 25 January 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The early prelims start at 3:30 AM, the prelims begin at 5:30 AM, and the main card starts at 7:30 AM.
UFC fans are excited about a new broadcast feature coming with the promotion’s new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount. The UFC will begin this new era on January 24 when it returns to Las Vegas for UFC 324, which will be headlined by Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje. Since the deal was announced, fans have been curious about what changes and new features would come with the Paramount broadcast.
One big reason fans see this deal as a win is that they will no longer need to pay $79.99 for pay-per-view events and instead only need a Paramount+ subscription. Just over a week before the first event on the platform, fans noticed something interesting on the Paramount+ app. The live schedule for UFC 324 shows a “multi-cam” stream option.
FAQs
Q. Where will UFC 324 be held?
A. UFC 324 will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, near Las Vegas.
Q. Where will UFC 324 be streamed?
A. The event will stream on Paramount+ in regions like Latin America and Australia, with selected events shown on CBS.
Q. Who is fighting in the main event of UFC 324?
A. Justin Gaethje will fight Paddy Pimblett for the lightweight title.
Q. When do the fights start on event day?
A. Early prelims start at 3:30 AM, prelims at 5:30 AM, and the main card at 7:30 AM.
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