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Gaethje proved he could still mix it up at the top when he defeated Rafael Fiziev for the second time in March 2025, having been brutally knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300. 'The Highlight' is hoping to reclaim the interim strap at 155lbs that he previously held for five months in 2020. He then lost his opportunity to secure the division's undisputed belt against Khabib Nurmagomedov - the Russian legend's last ever fight. Pimblett, meanwhile, has been calling for his chance to challenge for gold at 155lbs since he beat up Michael Chandler in Miami nine months ago.
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Gaethje vs Pimblett: Date and how to watch
Gaethje vs Pimblett will take place on Saturday, January 24, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
All of the action from UFC 324 will be streaming on Paramount+ in the US, which fans can access as part of their regular Paramount+ subscription.
Opponents Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett face off during the UFC It's On Seasonal Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pimblett is currently a 4/9 favourite on talkSPORT Bet to get the better of Gaethje. who comes in at 15/8Credit: Getty
Fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch the show live on TNT Sports Box Office.
UFC 324 is available to purchase on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99 in the UK on discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Sky and ****** Media TV.
You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy the event.
talkSPORT.com will also be providing live updates throughout the event.
Gaethje vs Pimblett: Timings
The early prelims will kick off at 10pm GMT (5pm ET), with the regular prelims from 12am GMT on Sunday (7pm ET on Saturday).
The main card then starts at an all-new time of 2am GMT on Sunday (9pm ET).
You can expect Gaethje and Pimblett to make their walks to the octagon after 4am GMT (11pm ET), depending on other results on the card.
Gaethje vs Pimblett: Full card
Subject to change
Main card
MAIN EVENT: Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett - for interim Lightweight Championship
CO-MAIN EVENT: Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong - Bantamweight
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis - Heavyweight
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas - Women's Flyweight
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva - Featherweight
Preliminary card
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo - Bantamweight
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev - Middleweight
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas - Light heavyweight
Early preliminary card
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson - Flyweight
Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez - Lightweight
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman - Heavyweight
Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman - Bantamweight
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller - Welterweight
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Should the Liverpudlian overcome Gaethje, he may finally get the opportunity to fight his long-term, bitter rival and UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
However, Topuria is currently taking a break from the sport, claiming he is facing 'false allegations of domestic abuse.'
This will provide Pimblett and Gaethje with extra motivation heading into their fight, as they will know there is a chance they could get elevated to undisputed status if Topuria vacates his belt.
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Gaethje vs Pimblett: Date and how to watch
Gaethje vs Pimblett will take place on Saturday, January 24, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
All of the action from UFC 324 will be streaming on Paramount+ in the US, which fans can access as part of their regular Paramount+ subscription.
Opponents Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett face off during the UFC It's On Seasonal Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pimblett is currently a 4/9 favourite on talkSPORT Bet to get the better of Gaethje. who comes in at 15/8Credit: Getty
Fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch the show live on TNT Sports Box Office.
UFC 324 is available to purchase on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99 in the UK on discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Sky and ****** Media TV.
You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy the event.
talkSPORT.com will also be providing live updates throughout the event.
Gaethje vs Pimblett: Timings
The early prelims will kick off at 10pm GMT (5pm ET), with the regular prelims from 12am GMT on Sunday (7pm ET on Saturday).
The main card then starts at an all-new time of 2am GMT on Sunday (9pm ET).
You can expect Gaethje and Pimblett to make their walks to the octagon after 4am GMT (11pm ET), depending on other results on the card.
Gaethje vs Pimblett: Full card
Subject to change
Main card
MAIN EVENT: Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett - for interim Lightweight Championship
CO-MAIN EVENT: Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong - Bantamweight
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis - Heavyweight
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas - Women's Flyweight
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva - Featherweight
Preliminary card
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo - Bantamweight
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev - Middleweight
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas - Light heavyweight
Early preliminary card
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson - Flyweight
Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez - Lightweight
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman - Heavyweight
Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman - Bantamweight
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller - Welterweight