Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, More Announced For UFC 324

The UFC on Paramount+ era will kick off in a big way with two title fights at UFC 324.

During halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on CBS, UFC President Dana White announced that UFC 324 on January 24 will be headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title.

The co-main event pits two of the best female fighters ever as Kayla Harrison takes on Amanda Nunes, who is coming out of retirement, for the UFC bantamweight title.

Also on the card is Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong, Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva, Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes Acosta, and Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.

🚨 STARTING OFF THE YEAR RIGHT 🚨

The first card of 2026 is STACKED!

Watch #UFC324 LIVE January 24 on @ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/ZwG25pNteL

— UFC (@ufc) November 27, 2025

Not only will this be the first UFC event on Paramount+, but the start time of the pay-per-view has been moved up to 9 PM ET.

Traditionally, UFC PPV events have started at 10 PM ET.

From UFC:

LOS ANGELES and LAS VEGAS (November 27, 2025) – Paramount, a Skydance Corporation,
(“Paramount”) (NASDAQ: PSKY) and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization,
today announced their first live event together, kicking off a historic partnership as Paramount+
becomes the exclusive home of UFC events in the U.S. and Latin America. On Saturday, January
24, fans can watch UFC 324, the first of 13 marquee numbered events scheduled in 2026–all
included with a Paramount+ subscription, at no additional cost, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las
Vegas.

UFC 324 will be headlined by two marquee championship fights. In the main event, lightweight
superstars collide as former interim UFC lightweight champion and former BMF titleholder Justin
Gaethje takes on fan favorite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett in an interim UFC lightweight title fight. In
the co-main event, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison looks to defend her title
and lay claim to G.O.A.T status as she takes on UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, who returns to
the Octagon for the first time since 2023. The announcement was made today, Thanksgiving Day, by
Dana White during a special segment on CBS and Paramount+.

The main card of UFC® 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT will take place at an all-new start time of 9
p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The prelims will start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and the early prelims will kick off at
5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT. All bouts will be available on Paramount+.

This event marks a historic milestone for UFC fans in the U.S. and Latin America. For the first time in
history, fans will enjoy unprecedented access to every marquee numbered event and all UFC Fight
Night events exclusively on Paramount+, with no pay-per-view charge. *In Australia, Paramount+
subscribers will enjoy the preliminary fights for all marquee numbered events and all 30 UFC Fight
Night events, included with their subscription, at no additional cost.

In support of this seminal partnership, Paramount has launched a 360° marketing campaign and
unlocked remarkable integration across the entire Paramount ecosystem—Paramount+, CBS, TV
Media including all cable networks, outdoor, in theaters, digital and social. The new brand spot,
leveraging Hollywood’s highest profile franchises and cinematic giants, debuted today across all
divisions demonstrating a unified commitment to elevating UFC, its athletes and its thrilling live
events.

Throughout the weekend, the spot will continue in rotation across Paramount+, CBS, and TV media
platforms as well as externally, airing during marquee sports programming on Black Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.

“Paramount+ and UFC are transforming the mixed martial arts fan experience,” said Cindy Holland,
Chair of Direct-To-Consumer, Paramount. “Every division of Paramount is working in concert to
ensure maximum visibility and unparalleled accessibility to current and future fans–making
Paramount+ the definitive home of UFC.”

“Saturday, January 24th in Las Vegas kicks off this incredible partnership with Paramount,” said
UFC President and CEO Dana White. “I am so excited for UFC fans that our first card has six current
and former champions, including the long-awaited return of the greatest female fighter of all time –
which is definitely the biggest women’s fight ever. Also, in the main event we have Justin Gaethje
versus Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title to see who will face Ilia Topuria later this year
on Paramount+. This card is absolutely stacked – every fight is a must-see. This deal is such a huge
win for fans with no more pay-per-view. I look forward to 2026 being our best year ever.”

Additional bouts on the card include:

• Former UFC bantamweight champion and No. 2 ranked contender “Suga” Sean O’Malley
(18-3, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz.) looks to get back into title contention against No. 5
ranked Song “Kung Fu Kid” Yadong (22-8-1, fighting out of Heilongjiang, China)
• Expect fireworks as No. 5 ranked heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes Acosta (16-2,
fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz. by way of Fundacion, Barahona, Dominican Republic) takes on
UFC knockout king and No. 8 ranked Derrick Lewis (29-12, fighting out of Houston, Texas)
• Featherweights lock horns as No. 6 ranked contender Arnold Allen (20-3, fighting out of
Trimley St. Martin, Suffolk, England) takes on No. 11 Jean Silva (16-3, fighting out of São
Paulo, Brazil)
• Former champions clash as No. 3 ranked women’s flyweight contender Alexa Grasso (16-5-
1, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) takes on No. 6 ranked “Thug” Rose
Namajunas (15-7, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) in the featured prelim
• Don’t blink as rising star Ateba Gautier (9-1, fighting out of Doula Cameroon) takes on
Andrey Pulyaev (10-3, fighting out of Novosibirsk, Russia) in a middleweight bout

UFC® 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT tickets will go on sale Fri., December 12 at 10 a.m. PT and are
available for purchase at AXS.com. For the latest information on ticket information and additional
bouts for this event, please visit UFC.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.
UFC VIP Experience packages are also available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience
Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-
inclusive hospitality, meet-and-greets and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information

UFC PPVs and events have been airing on ESPN+ since 2019, but will shift to Paramount+ in 2026.