The UFC lightweight interim title bout will be on the line when fourth-ranked Justin Gaethje takes on fifth-ranked Paddy Pimblett in the main event at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The early preliminaries are set to begin at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card at approximately 9 p.m. ET on the debut UFC event on Paramount+. Gaethje is coming off a unanimous decision win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 last March. Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in the third round at UFC 314 this past April.
Pimblett is a -245 favorite (risk $245 to win $100), while Gaethje comes back at +200 in the latest UFC 324 odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The co-main event features a bantamweight bout between third-ranked Sean O’Malley (-218) vs. fifth-ranked Song Yadong (+180). Before finalizing any UFC 324 picks, make sure you see the MMA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert Kyle Marley.
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Now, Marley has studied Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett from every angle and revealed his top betting picks and best bets. Head to SportsLine to see them.
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Gaethje vs. Pimblett preview
Gaethje, 37, has been on a roll, winning three of his last four bouts. A former NCAA Division I All-American in wrestling, Gaethje began his professional MMA career in 2011. After beginning his career with an 18-0 mark, he joined UFC in 2017. In 31 career matches, he has compiled a 26-5 record. He has 20 wins by knockout, one by submission and five by decision.
He has earned numerous UFC honors, and was the 2021 and 2024 President’s Choice Fight of the Year winner. He was a 2019 and 2023 President’s Choice Fight of the Year nominee. As a member of the World Series of Fighting, he was a one-time lightweight champion, and had five successful title defenses. Gaethje was 7-0 as an amateur, including four wins by knockout. Check out SportsLine to see his picks and analysis.
Pimblett, 31, nicknamed “The Baddy,” began his professional career in October 2012 as a bantamweight. He has also competed at catchweight, featherweight and lightweight. After going 16-3 to start his career, he joined UFC in 2021. Since that time, he has gone 7-0, which has included five Performance of the Night honors.
He was a 2021 UFC Fan’s Choice Debut of the Year nominee with his knockout win over Luigi Vendramini. In 2022, he earned Breakout Fighter of the Year by the World MMA Awards. Pimblett also earned the 2024 Fan’s Choice Submission of the Year for his victory over King Green. He is also a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
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UFC 324 predictions
One of of Marley’s UFC 324 picks: Ty Miller (-575) defeats Adam Fugitt (+425) in a battle of welterweights on the early preliminary card.
“Miller is making his UFC debut here after a win on DWCS, and he has a perfect 6-0 record. He is early in his career, but he has good hands and he is good at using his length. Fugitt is going to need to wrestle, and if he can land takedowns, it could get interesting. I like Miller as long as this fight is on the feet though and I’ll take him to get a knockout,” Marley told SportsLine. See who else to back here.
How to make UFC 324 picks
Marley has strong picks for Gaethje vs. Pimblett and other bouts on the UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett card. He’s also backing an underdog who can “keep this fight close on the feet.” He’s sharing who it is only at SportsLine.
Who wins Gaethje vs. Pimblett, and how exactly does the fight end? Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks and analysis from the incomparable expert who is up over $21,000 on his UFC picks since May 19, 2018, and find out.
UFC 324 main fight card, odds
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(Odds subject to change)
Justin Gaethje (+200) vs. Paddy Pimblett (-245)
Sean O’Malley (-210) vs. Song Yadong (+180)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (-345) vs. Derrick Lewis (+275)
Natalie Silva (-310) vs. Rose Namajunas (+250)
Arnold Allen (+200) vs. Jean Silva (-245)
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