What time is the Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje fight tonight?
Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje headlines UFC 324 tonight, with UK viewers set for a late one as the interim lightweight title is expected to take place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The UFC 324 card begins at 2:00am GMT (UK time), with Pimblett vs Gaethje ring walks expected at around 5:00am–6:00am GMT depending on how long the earlier bouts last.
UK start time summary
Event start time (UK): 2:00am GMT
Estimated ring walk time (UK): 5:00am–6:00am GMT
Why it varies: The length of earlier fights (quick finishes = earlier main event)
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Who is the favourite to win Pimblett vs Gaethje?
| Fight Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy Pimblett | 4/9 | bet365 |
| Justin Gaethje | 15/8 | Betfred |
In the latest betting market, Paddy Pimblett is the favourite to beat Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event. Pimblett is priced at 4/9 to win, while Gaethje is available at 15/8 as the underdog.
Despite Pimblett being odds-on, much of the early betting interest has leaned towards Gaethje, with punters backing his proven experience at the top of the lightweight division and his knockout threat if he can keep the fight standing.
For those looking beyond the winner market, the method-of-victory odds suggest Pimblett’s clearest route comes via grappling, with Pimblett by submission among the shortest prices on the board.
When will Pimblett vs Gaethje actually start?
UFC main events rarely have an exact start time because the schedule is dictated by what happens earlier on the card. If the fights before the main event end quickly (early knockouts/submissions), ring walks can happen closer to 5:00am. If several bouts go the distance, the main event can drift towards 6:00am.
Main Card
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett — Lightweight (Interim title)
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
Prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo — Bantamweight
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev — Middleweight
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas — Light Heavyweight
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson — Flyweight
Early Prelims
Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez — Lightweight
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman — Heavyweight
Rikcy Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman — Bantamweight
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller — Welterweight
How to watch Pimblett vs Gaethje in the UK
UK fans can watch UFC 324 live on TNT Sports Box Office (pay-per-view), priced at £24.99 for the event. As always, it’s worth checking the official listing on fight day, as prelims and main card coverage can sometimes vary by platform.
For more fight previews, odds movement and the latest UFC/MMA betting markets, visit the Oddschecker UFC/MMA homepage .
