UFC 324: Turcios vs Smotherman - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Step into the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as Ricky "Pretty" Turcios faces off against Cameron "The Baby-Faced Killer" Smotherman. Part of UFC 324, this undercard match preludes the main event of Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett. Both fighters bring their Bantamweight talents from Houston, Texas, aiming to outmaneuver each other in a fight that demands precision and strategy.

Ricky Turcios made his pro debut in 2016 and fights out of Team Alpha Male and Gracie Barra The Woodlands. With 12 wins and towering at 173 cm, Turcios is known for versatility but recently suffered a loss to Bernardo Sopai on unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Cameron Smotherman, who turned pro in 2020, represents Metro Fight Club. Despite losing to Ricky Simon last June, Smotherman's record mirrors Turcios with 12 victories but includes greater knockout capability with six KOs attributed.

What time is Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman fight

Live coverage for the Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC 324 event will take place on January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 05:20 PM EST. The main card features a bantamweight fight between Ricky Turcios and Levi Smotherman. This bout is part of the undercard leading up to the main event, which is Justin Gaethje versus Paddy Pimblett.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. The start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should check local listings for precise start times in their region.

Fighters Details

Ricky Turcios

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 61.2 kg
• Total Fights: 17
• Record: 12 / 5 / 0

Cameron Smotherman

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 61.2 kg
• Total Fights: 18
• Record: 12 / 6 / 0

Ricky Turcios will face Cameron Smotherman in a Bantamweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.

Ricky Turcios has a professional record of 12 wins and 5 losses, with 3 wins by knockout. His last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Bernardo Sopai, who boasts a strong record with 7 knockout victories. Ricky's recent performance may not suggest strong momentum going into this fight.

Cameron Smotherman holds a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, with 6 wins by knockout. He recently lost to Ricky Simon via unanimous decision; Simon is an experienced fighter with multiple wins by knockout. Despite his last loss, Smotherman's striking power makes him competitive.

Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman Betting Odds

• Underdog: Ricky Turcios : 2.5 (+155)
• Favorite: Cameron Smotherman : 1.5 (-190)

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Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman 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