What time is UFC 324 Tonight? Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta and Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis will step into the octagon at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 324. They aim to display their striking skills in the heavyweight bout featured on the undercard.

Cortes-Acosta, from Phoenix, has built an impressive record with 16 wins due to his smart strategies and finishing power. In November 2025, he secured a knockout victory against Shamil Gaziev and has never been stopped in his career. His defensive skills and previous wins over strong opponents position him as a confident contender against the formidable Lewis.

Lewis is known as a knockout artist, claiming 24 of his 29 victories by stopping his foes. He defeated Tallison Teixeira last July with punches representing his powerful track record. Facing Cortes-Acosta, Lewis will rely on his experience and strength to outmaneuver his tactically proficient opponent.

What time is Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis fight

Live coverage for the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	05:00 PM	08:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	02:00 PM	05:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	09:00 PM	12:20 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026	08:00 AM	11:20 AM

The UFC 324 event takes place tonight, January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 08:20 PM EST.

The heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis is part of the undercard. This fight will consist of three rounds. The main event features Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett.

Please note that the timing for each fight may vary depending on how long the earlier bouts last. This means the exact time for Cortes-Acosta vs. Lewis could change.

For viewers in different regions, please refer to the table with start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Fight

You can watch Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis via UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

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Watch this story: UFC 324 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis

Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis Betting Odds

Favorite: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 1.3 (-320)
Underdog: Derrick Lewis : 3.6 (+265)

Method of victory	Waldo Cortes-Acosta	Derrick Lewis
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.0 (+100)	4.8 (+380)
By decision or technical decision	3.8 (+280)	13.0 (+1200)

Waldo Cortes-Acosta stands as the clear favorite with odds of 1.3 (-320). He's expected to win, especially likely by KO/TKO/DQ, paying out at 2.0 (+100). Derrick Lewis enters as the underdog with odds of 3.6 (+265). Lewis winning by KO/TKO/DQ offers a big return at 4.8 (+380), but it's less probable. If it goes to points or decision, Cortes-Acosta pays out at 3.8 (+280), while Lewis winning this way seems unlikely at odds of 13.0 (+1200). The odds clearly favor a decisive win for Cortes-Acosta.