Short Description
UFC 324 marks the powerful 2026 beginning of a new Paramount+ era as the UFC kicks off the new year in emphatic fashion.
This Saturday night, fans will watch live action from the iconic T-Mobile Arena.
As the first numbered pay-per-view, the event brings a stacked lineup built to set the tone.
Over the next 12 months of mixed martial arts, this show promises blockbuster moments.
With Gaethje and Pimblett headlining, this card is a true can’t-miss night for fans worldwide.
Preview
The first main event of 2026 delivers immediate stakes as Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett collide under the bright lights of the Octagon. Their clash for the interim UFC lightweight title puts the 155-pound division in focus, where elite contenders fight to reshape the championship picture in dramatic fashion. Gaethje’s relentless pressure meets Pimblett’s momentum and swagger, creating a hard-hitting, top-to-bottom banger. The supporting cast strengthens the card with high-stakes bouts, loaded prelims, and key divisional crossroads fights, making this event accessible thanks to earlier start times and streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
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Event Details
Show Name: UFC 324 Gaethje vs. Pimblett PPV Pay Per View
Release Date: January 24, 2026
Location: T-Mobile Arena
Broadcast On: Paramount+
Event Type: Pay-per-view
Available In: Worldwide
Main Event – Lightweight Title Fight
The main event features Justin Gaethje, a former interim champion and two-time undisputed title challenger, who is determined to make one final run at UFC gold. Coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev, the 37-year-old remains one of the most consistently thrilling fighters in the promotion, looking to add another defining achievement to his resume. Across from him stands Paddy Pimblett, riding a seven-fight win streak that turned skepticism into belief. The Liverpool native earned this shot with a third-round stoppage of Michael Chandler, proving his rise is no fluke. With champion Ilia Topuria sidelined, the winner positions himself for a massive undisputed title showdown later this year.
Co-Main Event – Bantamweight Showdown
The bantamweight title picture remains wide open as Sean O’Malley faces Song Yadong in a pivotal co-main event. The division has seen a major shift since the end of last year, and this fight carries genuine championship implications. O’Malley looks to rebound after back-to-back losses to Merab Dvalishvili, but Suga is still in the title conversation, having already defeated Petr Yan earlier in his career. A statement win could propel him back up the rankings. Song, continuing his steady ascent, is a 28-year-old Chinese standout who defeated Henry Cejudo and now fights with growing confidence for the biggest moment of his career as a leading contender in one of the deepest divisions.
Heavyweight Clash
A massive heavyweight clash sees Waldo Cortes-Acosta test his momentum against the feared knockout artist Derrick Lewis. After a breakout 2025 campaign, Cortes-Acosta aims to prove he belongs among the elite at 265 pounds. A graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, he holds a 9–2 record, sits at No. 5 in the rankings, and has raised his profile with back-to-back first-round stoppages, including a short-notice win in Doha that showed real power and composure. Standing opposite is Lewis, the owner of the most knockouts in UFC history. The 40-year-old Black Beast has won three of his last four fights by stoppage, including a 35-second finish last July. This is a classic crossroads fight of youth versus proven fight-ending power.
Match Card
The complete lineup also features a pivotal strawweight showdown between Rose Namajunas and Natalia Silva, while the prelims are equally loaded with bouts like Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo, ensuring meaningful action across the card and critical event detail from start to finish.
Location & Date
UFC 324 takes place Saturday night, live at the iconic T-Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026, closing a massive night of mixed martial arts that truly launches the UFC into 2026 with authority.
