UFC’s first Paramount+ event featuring Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje
The UFC has unveiled the fight card for their first-ever event on Paramount+.
UFC 324, scheduled for January 24, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will be headlined by a bout between lightweight powerhouse Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett (23-3-0) and former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje (26-5-0) in an interim UFC lightweight title fight. The fight will determine who will face current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria later in 2026.
In the co-main event, UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison (19-1-0) puts her title on the line against UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion Amanda Nunes (23-5-0).
“This incredible partnership with Paramount kicks off on Saturday, January 24 in Las Vegas,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “I’m so excited for UFC fans that our first card features six current and former champions, including the long-awaited return of the greatest female fighter of all time – which is absolutely the biggest women’s fight ever. Also, in the main event we have Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title to see who will take on 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 hands down. pay-per-view. I look forward to 2026 being our best year yet.”
Other fights on the card include former UFC men’s bantamweight champion “Suga” Sean O’Malley (18-3-0) vs. Song “Kung Fu Kid” Yadong (22-8-1) and Waldo Cortes Acosta (16-2) vs. Derrick Lewis.
See the other battles on the card below.
The main card starts at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. The prelims start at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT and the early prelims start at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT. All fights are available on Paramount+.
“Paramount+ and UFC are transforming the mixed martial arts fan experience,” said Cindy Holland, president of direct-to-consumer at Paramount. “Every division of Paramount is working together to ensure maximum visibility and unparalleled accessibility for current and future fans, making Paramount+ the definitive home of UFC.”
UFC 324 is the first event under the $7.7 billion deal between the UFC and Paramount that was announced earlier this year. For the first time ever, UFC fans in the US and Latin America can watch all numbered events and all UFC Fight Night events exclusively on Paramount+, without pay-per-view fees. Subscribers in Australia can watch the preliminary fights for all numbered events and all 30 UFC Fight Night events.
Additional UFC 324 Fights:
The featherweights are thrilled as No. 6 ranked Arnold Allen (20-3, against Trimley St. Martin, Suffolk, England) takes on No. 11 Jean Silva (16-3, against São Paulo, Brazil)
Former champions clash as No. 3 ranked women’s flyweight contenders Alexa Grasso (16-5-1, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) in the featured prelim against No. 6 ranked “Thug” Rose Namajunas (15-7, fighting out of Denver, Colo.)
Don’t blink as rising star Ateba Gautier (9-1, drawing against Doula Cameroon) takes on Andrey Pulyaev (10-3, drawing against Novosibirsk, Russia) in a middleweight bout
