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.
AllSportsPeople has results, analysis, and highlights from UFC 324.
UFC 324 results, highlights
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How to watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett live stream
- Live Stream: Paramount+
You can watch UFC 324 live on Paramount+, with both the prelims and main card available to stream in one place. The best part: UFC 324 does not require a pay-per-view purchase — you just need an active Paramount+ subscription.
Paramount+ plans
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- Paramount+ Premium (ad-free): $13.99/month or $139.99/year
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UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett start time
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Time: 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. ET for prelims) | 6 p.m. PT | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Location: 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 title
- Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong; Bantamweights
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis; Heavyweights
- Rose Namajunas vs. Natalia Silva; Flyweights
- Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva; Featherweights
Prelims
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo; Bantamweights
- Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev; Middleweights
- Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas; Light Heavyweights
Early Prelims
- Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson; Flyweights
- Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez; Lightweights
- Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman; Heavyweights
- Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman; Bantamweights
- Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller; Welterweights