{"id":429012,"date":"2026-01-23T23:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T23:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429012\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T23:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T23:10:10","slug":"heres-mmamania-coms-ufc-324-betting-odds-weekend-lock-whats-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429012\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s MMAmania.com\u2019s UFC 324 betting odds \u2018Weekend Lock\u2019 \u2026 what\u2019s yours?"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFC 324<\/a> is less than 24 hours away \u2026<\/p>\n

It all goes down this weekend (Sat., Jan. 24, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, two-time UFC Lightweight title challenger Justin Gaethje collides with<\/a> Paddy Pimblett for the interim Lightweight title.<\/p>\n

As always, we\u2019re back with another full year of MMAmania.com<\/a>\u2019s \u201cWeekend Lock,\u201d where we break down one bet we believe will cash when the chaos in \u201cSin City\u201d settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that\u2019s you!), so tell us your most confident UFC 324 betting lock in the comments section below (full UFC 324 odds here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

I went 19-14 in 2025 (we started on UFC 313)<\/p>\n

New year, new bets \u2026 Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n

\"BOSTON,<\/a><\/p>\n

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Sean O\u2019Malley gets ready to fight Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight title at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

In the new co-main, Sean O\u2019Malley and Song Yadong collide in a fun high-level striking matchup that promises fireworks. This week, I\u2019m locking in O\u2019Malley to win via Decision at +110.<\/p>\n

This is O\u2019Malley\u2019s first three-round fight since his razor-thin decision win over Petr Yan in 2022 \u2014 a bout that proved he can fight patiently, manage distance, and rack up damage without forcing reckless exchanges. O\u2019Malley remains one of the most precise and creative strikers in the sport. His timing, footwork, and ability to land clean shots from unorthodox angles make him a nightmare over extended minutes.<\/p>\n

Motivation is also a major factor. O\u2019Malley is coming off two straight losses, and he knows what\u2019s at stake. A loss will be absolutely devastating for him, but a win likely puts him right back in the title conversation, especially given his star power. Expect a disciplined, measured approach \u2014 not a wild brawl. I think we\u2019re going to see a smarter version of \u201cSuga\u201d who\u2019s content to win rounds instead of chasing a highlight.<\/p>\n

Yadong, meanwhile, is as tough as they come. He\u2019s only been stopped once in his entire career, and that came against Cory Sandhagen via doctor stoppage. His durability is elite, and he\u2019s shown time and again that he can absorb damage and keep pushing forward. However, Song tends to get hit \u2014 a lot. If he doesn\u2019t mix in wrestling or grappling, he\u2019s likely going to be outstruck over three rounds by the longer, sharper O\u2019Malley.<\/p>\n

That combination \u2014 O\u2019Malley\u2019s precision and Song\u2019s toughness \u2014 makes a decision outcome highly appealing, especially at plus money.<\/p>\n

The obvious danger is that O\u2019Malley finally becomes the man to crack Song\u2019s chin. If he finds a perfect shot, the decision prop goes out the window. While I don\u2019t think Song wins this fight, O\u2019Malley is dangerous enough to finish anyone at any moment.<\/p>\n

Still, stylistically and situationally, O\u2019Malley via Decision at +110 feels like one of the sharpest value plays on UFC 324.<\/p>\n

For what it\u2019s worth, this X\/Twitter user is riding with O\u2019Malley as well.<\/p>\n

Sean O\u2019Malley To Win By Decision: +110<\/a><\/p>\n

Sean O\u2019Malley To Win By KO\/TKO\/DQ: +300<\/a><\/p>\n

Sean O\u2019Malley To Win By Submission: +2200<\/a><\/p>\n

Song Yadong To Win By Decision: +300<\/a><\/p>\n

Song Yadong To Win By KO\/TKO\/DQ: +600<\/a><\/p>\n

Song Yadong by Submission: +2200<\/a><\/p>\n

To checkout the latest and greatest UFC 324: \u201cGaethje vs. Pimblett\u201d news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UFC 324 is less than 24 hours away \u2026 It all goes down this weekend (Sat., Jan. 24,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":429013,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[444],"tags":[49,48,641,33601,638,82,153471,702,17056,8729],"class_list":["post-429012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mma","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-fighting","tag-latest-ufc-mma-news","tag-mma","tag-sports","tag-ufc-324","tag-ufc-news","tag-ufc-odds","tag-ufc-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429012","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=429012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/429013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}