The UFC begins its partnership with Paramount+ with UFC 324. The main event will see Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title.
Interim gold is on the line after Ilia Topuria, the champion, was forced out of action due to personal issues. Top contender Arman Tsarukyan may be next in line.
Gaethje (26-5) is a former interim lightweight and BMF Champion. “The Highlight” is 3-1 in his last four fights and has 20 wins via knockout.
The 37-year-old has plans to retire by 2027. Before then, he hopes to finally hold UFC gold. First, he must win the interim belt.
Pimblett (23-3) is on a nine-fight win streak, beating Michael Chandler in April. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion has quickly become a threat and believes there will be a changing of the guard at UFC 324.
“You’ve got to beat your heroes to become one of them, and I’ve always loved watching Justin Gaethje fight,” Pimblett told ESPN. “No stone will be left unturned in the build-up to this fight.
“He’s a legend. He’s your favourite fighter’s favourite fighter. He’s one of mine, and obviously I’m going to feel bad beating him up, but once you’re in the cage it’s different.”
Also on the card will be former champions Sean O’Malley, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Rose Namajunas, fan favorites Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis, and more.
The Sporting News has results, analysis, and highlights from UFC 324.
UFC 324 results, highlights
5 p.m. ET: Due to two fights being called off, the early prelims will begin at 6 p.m. ET.
4:15 p.m. ET: Due to irregularities within betting, Alexander Hernandez vs. Michael Johnson is also off.
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4 p.m. ET: Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman is OFF of tonight’s card. Smotherman collapsed during weigh-ins.
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How to watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett live stream
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UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett start timeDate: Saturday, January 24Time: 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. ET for prelims) | 6 p.m. PT | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDTLocation: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas
UFC 324 is in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 24. The early prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, while the prelims are at 7 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 9 p.m. ET. The main event should start around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett results
Main Card
Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight titleSean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong; BantamweightsWaldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis; HeavyweightsRose Namajunas vs. Natalia Silva; FlyweightsArnold Allen vs. Jean Silva; Featherweights
Prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo; BantamweightsAteba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev; MiddleweightsNikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas; Light Heavyweights
Early Prelims
Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson; FlyweightsJosh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman; HeavyweightsAdam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller; Welterweights