The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with a stacked pay-per-view card this weekend, featuring championship clashes and pivotal bouts that promise fireworks. UFC 324 descends upon the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, offering fight fans a marathon night of elite mixed martial arts action.
UFC 324: Schedule and UK Broadcast Details
For British viewers, the event unfolds across the early hours of Sunday, 25 January. The action commences with the early preliminary fights at 10pm GMT on Saturday night. The regular prelims then follow at midnight GMT, leading into the highly anticipated main card which kicks off at 2am GMT on Sunday morning.
In the United Kingdom, the exclusive broadcast partner for the UFC is TNT Sports. The entire event will be shown live across their channels. Fans can also stream every punch and submission attempt via the Discovery+ platform. Additional viewing options include EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports for subscribers with the appropriate packages.
Stacked Fight Card: Interim Gold and Champion vs. Champion
The headline act sees a pivotal clash for the interim lightweight championship. The explosive Justin Gaethje takes on the rising star from Liverpool, Paddy Pimblett, in a bout with major implications for the 155-pound division.
In a champion versus champion super-fight, Kayla Harrison puts her women's bantamweight title on the line against the legendary former champion, Amanda Nunes. This is a monumental matchup between two of the most dominant forces in women's MMA history.
The main card is bolstered by several other compelling contests. Fan favourite Sean O'Malley meets the dangerous Song Yadong in a bantamweight showdown, while heavyweight powerhouses Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis are set to collide. The main card opener features a featherweight battle between England's own Arnold Allen and Jean Silva.
Preliminary Card Packed with Talent
The preliminary lineup is equally formidable, offering depth and intrigue. Key bouts include a lightweight scrap between veterans Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez, and a light-heavyweight duel pitting Nikita Krylov against Modestas Bukauskas.
In a pivotal bantamweight contest, the highly-touted Umar Nurmagomedov faces former flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo. The women's flyweight division will also be on display as Natalia Silva takes on former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas.
The full scheduled fight card for UFC 324 is as follows (subject to change):
Main Card
- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (Interim Lightweight Title)
- Kayla Harrison (C) vs. Amanda Nunes (Women's Bantamweight Title)
- Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight)
- Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva (Featherweight)
Preliminary Card
- Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
- Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas (Light-Heavyweight)
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
- Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev (Middleweight)
- Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson (Flyweight)
- Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas (Women's Flyweight)
- Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman (Heavyweight)
- Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman (Bantamweight)
With two title fights and a host of ranked contenders in action, UFC 324 represents a must-watch event for MMA enthusiasts. British fans should prepare for a late night, with the main event walks likely occurring around 5am GMT, as the world's leading fight promotion delivers another spectacular showcase from its home in Las Vegas.
