As the interim championship in the UFC Lightweight division approaches, fourth-ranked Justin Gaethje will go against fifth-ranked Paddy Pimblett in the main event of UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 24, 2026, with early prelims starting at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at approximately 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Gaethje comes in with momentum from a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, while Pimblett previously secured a TKO win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Currently, Pimblett is favored at -245 in the odds, as opposed to Gaethje at +200 from DraftKings Sportsbook.

The co-main event features a bantamweight clash between Sean O’Malley (-218) and Song Yadong (+180). To view expert insights and betting strategies for UFC 324, check out SportsLine’s MMA expert, Kyle Marley, detailed predictions and advice.