UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship. Both fighters enter the octagon to battle for a coveted title in this heated main event. Known as "The Highlight," Gaethje, from the United States, is preparing to showcase his skills once more against Liverpool's own “The Baddy.”

Gaethje turned pro in 2011 and holds an impressive record with 26 wins, most of them by knockout. His last triumphant fight was a unanimous decision against Kazakhstan's Rafael Fiziev. Pimblett went professional much later in 2015 but has already racked up 23 victories, including his recent TKO win over Michael Chandler.

What time is Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett fight

Live coverage for the Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The event will take place at 09:00 PM EST on January 24, 2026. The location is T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

UFC 324 features a main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. They will compete for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship. This fight is scheduled for five rounds.

The start time for this event is set at 09:00 PM EST. However, the exact time of the main event can vary due to the length of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be prepared for some flexibility in timing.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, it's important to check local listings or a time conversion table to know when to tune in based on your country's time zone.

Fighters Details

Justin Gaethje

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 180 cm
• Weight: 70.3 kg
• Total Fights: 31
• Record: 26 / 5 / 0

Paddy Pimblett

• Nationality: England
• Height: 178 cm
• Weight: 70.3 kg
• Total Fights: 26
• Record: 23 / 3 / 0

Justin Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship in a five-round bout.

Justin Gaethje, known as "The Highlight," holds a professional record of 26 wins and 5 losses. He recently won by unanimous decision against Rafael Fiziev, a fighter with impressive knockout power. Gaethje's fight record suggests he has some advantages to utilize against Pimblett as he consistently outperforms opponents with his striking ability.

Paddy Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," has achieved 23 victories with only 3 losses. He defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in his latest fight. Pimblett’s recent performance shows he has offensive skills but faces a challenge against Gaethje’s striking edge.

Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Betting Odds

• Underdog: Justin Gaethje : 3.0 (+195)
• Favorite: Paddy Pimblett : 1.4 (-245)

How and where to watch the Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Fight

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Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Fight Card

• Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
• Sean O'Malley vs Yadong Song
• Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
• Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
• Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
• Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo
• Ateba Abega Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev
• Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas
• Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson
• Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez
• Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman
• Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman
• Adam Fugitt vs Ty Cole Miller