UFC 324 main event
In an exciting culmination of a seven-fight winning streak in the organization, Pimblett has become a must-see television fighter in the lightweight category. Undefeated since 2018, “The Baddy” has destroyed a string of tough opponents like Tony Ferguson, King Green and Michael Chandler en route to his first attempt at capturing UFC gold.
Since his first fight with the promotion, Gaethje has always delivered a fan-pleasing experience whenever he steps into the cage, backed up by his astonishing nine Fight of the Night bonuses. Having once claimed the interim title in 2020, ‘The Highlight’ is no stranger to high-stakes championship matches as the American has also challenged for the undisputed crown twice.
UFC 324 co-main event
In the not-so-distant past, O’Malley was one of the company’s best pound-for-pound athletes. Tim Welsh’s protégé took over the title from Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 and enjoyed one successful title defense before being dethroned in dominant fashion by Merab Dvalishvili. With his division rival no longer at the helm of the weight class, O’Malley looks to start a new championship dynasty that will propel the Sugar Show to new heights.
A staple of the world-famous Team Alpha Male gym, Yadong has been consistently a fixture at the top of the bantamweight pecking order for more than half a decade. Recently, “The Kung Fu Kid” earned the biggest win of his career over Henry Cejudo and could push himself even closer to a potential shot at the top if he were able to topple the former 135-pound king.
More fights on the UFC 324 main card
The heavyweights Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis complete the picture. Then bantamweight contenders Natália Silva and Rose Namajunas come to blows in a match that could determine which woman is the next woman with a shot at a title. Finally, featherweight stalwart Arnold Allen takes on fan favorite Jean Silva.
UFC 324 Predictions and personnel choices
MMSucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional fighter competition (PFL), ONE championship (A FC), and Contender series by Dana White (DWCS).
- UFC picks include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views as well as tournament bouts in the regular season, playoffs and finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks include all of the event’s MMA fights with a minimum of three matchups.
The person who chooses the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have the choice of receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed necklace Championship chains. The 2025 personnel picks were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.
Find our UFC 324 picks and fight odds below.
- Hank Strandberg: 0-0
- Frazer Krohn: 0-0
- Drew Zuhosky: 0-0
- Jeremy Brand: 0-0
- Andrew Benjamin: 0-0
*Note: not all employees choose every event*
Jean Silva -250
vs
Arnold Allen +210
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Silva by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Silva by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: All by unanimous decision
Personnel Silva picks: 2
Staff chooses All: 1
Natalia Silva -350
vs
Rose Namajunas +285
LADIES FLYWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Silva by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Namajunas by submission in the first round
Frazer Krohn: Silva by unanimous decision
Personnel Silva picks: 2
Personnel picking Namajunas: 1
Waldo Cortes-Acosta -330
vs
Derrick Lewis +270
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Cortes-Acosta by knockout in the second round
Drew Zuhosky: Lewis by knockout in the first round
Frazer Kron: Lewis by knockout in the first round
Staff picking Cortes-Acosta: 1
Staff picks Lewis: 2
Sean O’Malley -200
vs
Yadong song +170
BANTAM WEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: O’Malley by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Song by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: O’Malley by unanimous decision
Staff picks O’Malley: 2
Staff chooses song: 1
Paddy Pimblett-222
vs
Justin Figje +187
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Pimblett by submission in the third round
Drew Zuhosky: Pimblett by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Slipping by split decision
Choosing personnel Pimblett: 2
Gaethje’s personnel choice: 1
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