Get ready, fight fans! The full lineup for UFC 324 has been officially announced, and it's shaping up to be a night of explosive action. This event marks the first UFC showcase of the Paramount era, promising a fresh experience for viewers. The fights will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 24th.
The main event features an interim lightweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. This is a huge opportunity for Pimblett to headline a major UFC event. Also, Kayla Harrison will defend her women's bantamweight strap against Amanda Nunes.
The main card is packed with other exciting matchups. You can look forward to seeing Sean O'Malley take on Yadong Song, Waldo Cortes-Acosta versus Derrick Lewis, and Jean Silva battling Arnold Allen. The preliminary card will include two new pairings: Michael Johnson against Alexander Hernandez and Ricky Turcios versus Cameron Smotherman.
The main card will be broadcast on Paramount+ with an earlier start time of 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Here's the full breakdown of the UFC 324 card:
Main Card:
- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
- Sean O'Malley vs. Yadong Song
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
- Jean Silva vs. Arnold Allen
Preliminary Card:
- Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev
- Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson
- Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas
- Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez
- Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
- Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman
The early start time is a significant change.
What do you think of the matchups? Which fight are you most excited to see? Let me know in the comments!
