The highly anticipated UFC 324 event will take place on Saturday, January 24th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the first UFC event broadcast on Paramount+. The fight card features several marquee matchups, with betting odds provided by MyBookie highlighting Paddy Pimblett as the favorite in a key lightweight title bout.
Highlighted UFC 324 Betting Odds by Weight Class
In the lightweight division, Paddy Pimblett enters the octagon favored at -233 against Justin Gaethje (+194) for the interim lightweight championship. Other notable odds include Alex Perez (+171) facing Charles Johnson (-208) at flyweight (125 lbs), and Josh Hokit (-233) battling Denzel Freeman (+193) in the heavyweight category (265 lbs).
Featherweight fighters Sean O’Malley (-200) and Yadong Song (+164) are also set to compete, while bantamweight matchups feature Umar Nurmagomedov heavily favored at -2000 over Deiveson Figueiredo (+811). Light heavyweight contenders Nikita Krylov (+127) and Modestas Bukauskas (-145) are engaged in another anticipated fight. Additional bouts with corresponding odds include Rose Namajunas (+315) versus Natalia Silva (-400) and Jean Silva (-294) against Arnold Allen (+232).
Other weight divisions are represented by Ty Miller (-400) versus Adam Fugitt (+308) at welterweight (170 lbs), Michael Johnson (+143) facing Alexander Hernandez (-175) at lightweight (155 lbs), and Derrick Lewis (+253) clashing with Waldo Cortes-Acosta (-303) at heavyweight (265 lbs). The middleweight fight between Ateba Gautier (-909) and Andrey Pulyaev (+592) is another key event on the card.
Wider UFC and MMA Context
Beyond the odds for UFC 324, the MMA world is observing several updates. Kayla Harrison recently underwent successful neck surgery and provided a recovery update, confirming her withdrawal from the upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes scheduled for UFC 324 due to the injury. In addition, Israel Adesanya‘s return is slated for UFC Fight Night on March 28th.
UFC President Dana White has also announced a major five-year partnership with Meta, resulting in the UFC Apex venue being renamed ‘Meta Apex,’ signaling ongoing corporate engagements in the sport’s growth.
Significance and Upcoming Outlook
Paddy Pimblett’s favored status in the lightweight bout positions him as a significant contender for the interim title, which could impact the division’s rankings and future championship landscape. With UFC 324’s debut on Paramount+ and substantial fighter news shaping the lead-up, the event is poised to attract considerable attention from fans and bettors alike.
Following the outcomes of these fights, fans can expect shifts in rankings and the potential for new rivalries to emerge as UFC continues expanding its reach and media partnerships.
