UFC\u2019s first PPV event of 2026 goes down on Jan. 24, as Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline the card for the UFC interim lightweight title. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the card.<\/p>\n
With a perfect 7-0 record in the UFC, Pimblett heads into the match as the betting favorite with -235 UFC odds<\/a>. On the other hand, Gaethje is going to be the betting underdog with +190 odds.<\/p>\n UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Fight Odds<\/p>\n Justin Gaethje: +190 UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett: Tale of the Tape\n<\/p>\n Justin GaethjePaddy PimblettAge3731Height5\u201911\u201d5\u201910\u201dReach70 inches73 inchesLeg Reach40 inches40 inchesRecord26-523-3Fighting StyleMMAJiu-jitsuFinishing Rate81%74% <\/p>\n UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett: Prediction<\/p>\n My prediction is a TKO\/KO finish for Gaethje over Pimblett, as he\u2019s the better striker and packs more power in his punches and kicks. Although I think Pimblett\u2019s grappling is better than Gaethje\u2019s, I think that he\u2019ll still be able to keep the fight on the feet.<\/p>\n At 37, Gaethje\u2019s speed and explosiveness might be the same as they were three or four years ago, but his power remains. With Pimblett\u2019s awkward striking style, I see \u201cThe Highlight\u201d catching the former two-division Cage Warriors champion with a solid punch or kick that will stun him.<\/p>\n Additionally, I think this fight is a massive step up for Pimblett, and Gaethje\u2019s experience level is far superior to his. Gaethje has fought several of the top contenders in the lightweight division, while Pimblett\u2019s biggest wins were against aging contenders Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler.<\/p>\n Justin Gaethje\u2019s Recent Fight Results<\/p>\n Gaethje was a two-time title challenger, former interim titleholder, and former BMF champion. In his last five fights, he recorded three wins and two losses. His victories were against Rafael Fiziev (twice) and Dustin Poirier, while his losses were from Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway.<\/p>\n Paddy Pimblett\u2019s Recent Fight Results<\/p>\n Pimblett was a former two-division Cage Warriors champion. He made his UFC debut in September 2021 and remained undefeated in seven bouts. His past five victories were over Jordan Leavitt, Jared Gordon, Ferguson, King Green, and Chandler.<\/p>\n UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Fight Card<\/p>\n Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, UFC interim lightweight title fight UFC Betting at the Online Sportsbook<\/p>\n UFC betting<\/a> is a unique way to get closer to the action of the world\u2019s biggest fights. And with live betting<\/a> at the online sportsbook, the betting doesn\u2019t stop when the fighters enter the octagon.<\/p>\n Visit the sportsbook for updated odds, updated\u00a0sports betting promos<\/a> \u2014 including a sportsbook welcome offer<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 and more.<\/p>\n The content provided in this blog is intended for entertainment purposes only. All views and opinions expressed are the authors and reflect their individual perspectives on sports, betting, and related topics. This content should not be considered professional betting advice or the official views of BetMGM LLC. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is experiencing issues related to gambling, seek help from a licensed health professional. This blog is not liable for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from betting activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UFC\u2019s first PPV event of 2026 goes down on Jan. 24, as Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":422988,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[444],"tags":[49,48,641,638,82],"class_list":["post-422987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mma","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-fighting","tag-mma","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=422987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422987\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/422988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=422987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=422987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=422987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nPaddy Pimblett: -235<\/p>\n
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