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UFC 324 Prelim Fight Card Picks & Predictions for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
The UFC finally returns this Saturday (January 24) with UFC 324, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all eight of the card’s prelim fights.
Song Yadong News / HITC / January 23
Song Yadong responds to ‘racism’ question after Sean O’Malley apology before UFC 324
Sean O’Malley might find Song Yadong has a bit more drive than usual when they meet in the Octagon. The UFC returns to Las Vegas for UFC 324 this Saturday, ending a break that has felt longer than it actually was.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 23
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Main Card Staff Picks and Predictions
UFC returns to our screens after six weeks with a banger of a main card. The promotion’s first event with Paramount + sees the interim lightweight title
Paddy Pimblett calls out Ilia Topuria as UFC 324 stakes rise
The opening title fight of 2026 is expected to lay the groundwork for an even bigger event later in the year. There has been some debate around Justin Gaethje’s matchup with Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight belt, scheduled for this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 23
MMA Roundup: Dana White Responds to Gaethje, McGregor–Chandler Decision Revealed & Strickland Betrays Best Friend
On December 31, 2025, UFC’s TV deal with ESPN finally came to an end! While that relationship ended, UFC entered its Paramount era—a partnership worth a whopping $7.7 billion.
Dana White shuts down Arman Tsarukyan UFC 324 rumors with hilarious GIF on Instagram
Dana White had no time for a fake viral rumor that Arman Tsarukyan was on stand-by for UFC 324. With UFC 324 just days away, there is a lot of anticipation about the event.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 23
Dana White Gives Awkward Answer on Fighter Bonuses as UFC Enters Paramount Era
As the final presser for UFC 324 unfolded at T-Mobile Arena, the event took a humorous turn when Derrick Lewis, who faces Waldo Cortes-Acosta on the main card, shouted, “$324,000.” The heavyweight contender’s offhand remark, which had the room laughing and cheering, followed Dana White’s moment of confusion.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 23
Alex Pereira Sparks New Dating Rumors Days After Tracy Cortez Breakup: 'He’s Pulling More Than Gold'
Alex Pereira isn’t just racking up wins inside the Octagon—if fans are to be believed, he’s been collecting Ws outside it as well. The Brazilian kickboxing star went public with a romance with fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez on the first day of 2026, but the relationship lasted shorter than some of his fights.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 23
Israel Adesanya breaks down the UFC 324 main event interim title fight
The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.
Jean Silva’s wild promise to Dana White to ensure huge bonus ahead of UFC 324
Jean Silva made a bold promise to Dana White during the UFC 324 press conference, immediately prompting a reaction from the promotion’s president. Jean Silva, who is set to face Arnold Allen at UFC 324, delivered one of the week’s most unexpected moments when discussing the event’s performance bonuses.
Michael Bisping News / MMA Weekly / January 23
Michael Bisping weighs in on UFC 324 main event with his pick
It's been six weeks since the last UFC event but the wait finally over. UFC 324, the first UFC event of 2026, takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 23
Paddy Pimblett sizes up Justin Gaethje as UFC comes to Paramount
LAS VEGAS -- Dana White and the UFC begin a new era on Saturday night. Rising star Paddy Pimblett and former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will headline UFC 324 in what marks the company's first numbered card since the highly publicized seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount became official on Jan.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22
Justin Gaethje sounds off on fighter pay ahead of UFC 324: 'It’s not right'
LAS VEGAS — Justin Gaethje has never been afraid of violence inside the Octagon. This week, he showed he’s also unafraid of a topic many UFC fighters tiptoe around: money.
Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / January 22
Derrick Lewis: 'He Should’ve Had No Business in the Cage With Me'
LAS VEGAS — Derrick Lewis has never needed external motivation, but if he did, the sportsbooks may have just provided it. Entering his heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22
Dricus Du Plessis Vows Evolution After Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t running from what happened at UFC 319 he’s studying it. Du Plessis saw his 11-fight winning streak come to a halt in August when Khamzat Chimaev delivered a suffocating five-round performance to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.
Valentina Shevchenko News / MMA on SI / January 22
UFC 324 Fight Will Decide Next Challenger for UFC Champion Valentina Shevchenko
It looks like the next title defense for UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko will officially be decided this weekend at UFC 324. A new
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 22
Nick Diaz highlights issues with Nate Diaz in fiery deleted social media post
Since his return from rehab, many have questioned why Nick Diaz hasn't been spotted with his brother, Nate Diaz. Those concerns may have now been revealed following Nick's fiery social media rant.
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