Time: 02:00 UTC+0, Sunday, January 25, 2026
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
The UFC launches its new era with Paramount+ in a blockbuster event, headlined by an interim lightweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. This historic card marks the promotion’s shift from pay-per-view to streaming, delivering a stacked lineup of high-stakes matchups. Gaethje, a former interim champion known for his explosive striking and relentless pressure, faces the undefeated rising star Pimblett, whose dynamic grappling and charisma have made him a global attraction. The winner will secure a future title unification bout against reigning champion Ilia Topuria, adding immense significance to this explosive stylistic duel .
In the co-main event, Chinese standout Song Yadong meets former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley in a pivotal contest for divisional positioning. Song’s power and grappling acumen will be tested against O’Malley’s elite striking and creative offense. The card also features a heavyweight showdown between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis, promising fireworks, while former champions Rose Namajunas and Natalia Silva collide in a women’s flyweight bout with title implications. With multiple ranked fights across the prelims, including a bantamweight battle between Umar Nurmagomedov and Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC 324 delivers a seamless blend of legacy fights and future contenders .
This event symbolizes a transformative moment for the UFC, combining elite talent, strategic broadcast innovation, and the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas. For fighters and fans alike, UFC 324 is not just a night of action—it’s the dawn of a new chapter in combat sports.
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