Without Amanda Nunes, meet the Brazilians who will be in action at UFC 324.

Even without its biggest star, Brazil remains in the spotlight with decisive fights at the event that opens the 2026 UFC season.

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Jean Silva in victory in UFC Seattle (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Although the duel of Amanda nunes has been Cancelled, UFC 324, scheduled for next Saturday (24), continues with a strong Brazilian presence at the event that officially opens the 2026 calendar of the world's largest MMA organization. On the main card, Natalia Silva e Jean Silva They enter the fray in crucial fights that will determine the future of their respective categories, while Deiveson Figueiredo He is seeking another chance to compete for the belt on the preliminary card.

In addition to the Brazilian representatives, the UFC 324 It has a major international appeal: Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje They headline the main event of the night, a fight for the undisputed lightweight title (up to 70,3kg).

Natalia Silva faces former champion in decisive duel at UFC 324

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Natalia Silva in victory in UFC Las Vegas 97 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Even though she is already appearing, at least in theory, as the next challenger for the women's flyweight title (up to 56,7kg), Natalia Silva She is determined to step into the octagon once more to solidify her status as a title contender. To do so, the Brazilian will face the former champion. Rose namajunas, which is trying to reposition itself at the top of the category.

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Undefeated in the UFC, with seven wins in seven fights, Natalia SilvaThe 28-year-old has 19 wins and only five losses in his professional record, 12 of which were by stoppage. On the other side, Namajunas, 33, has 14 wins and seven losses in his career.

Jean Silva enters the fight seeking redemption at UFC 324.

Jean Silva celebrates victory in the UFC.

Jean Silva celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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After captivating the MMA world with three knockouts and one submission since his UFC debut, Jean Silva His rise to fame was cut short when he suffered a brutal knockout in front of... Diego lopes, at Night UFC, held in September 2025. On that occasion, the Brazilian took responsibility for the setback, admitting that he did not follow his coaches' instructions and tried to resolve the fight with a stand-up exchange, a mistake that, according to him, he does not intend to repeat.

Now, 'Lord' will face the Briton. arnold allen in the fight that opens the main card. In case of victory, in addition to redemption, Jean Silva He could be getting closer to a title shot, as he is ranked tenth in the division, while his opponent is ranked sixth.

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Deiveson Figueiredo faces Khabib's cousin in pursuit of another title at UFC 324.

Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Marlon Vera at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo Twitter UFC News

Deiveson Figueiredo wins Marlon Vera No. UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Twitter/UFC News

Considered the underdog by odds of almost 10 to 1 in betting houses, Deiveson Figueiredo He steps into the octagon determined to get closer to the chance of winning his second UFC belt. Considered one of the greatest champions in flyweight history (up to 56,7kg), the Paraense fighter could establish himself as the number one contender for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg), currently held by... Petr yan.

To keep the dream of gold alive, however, Deiveson will need to overcome Umar NurmagomedovKhabib's cousin, who comes into the fight with an impressive record of 19 wins and only one loss.

UFC 324 technical sheet

Date: January 24, 2026

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Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Live streaming on Paramount+ (the entire catalog) via TV and internet.

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje x Paddy Pimblett – interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x song yadong

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta x Derrick Lewis

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Natalia Silva x Rose namajunas

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): arnold allen x Jean Silva

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov x Deiveson Figueiredo

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier x Andrey Pulyaev

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Nikita Krylov x Modest Bukauskas

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Alex Perez x Charles Johnson

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Alexander Hernandez

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit x Denzel Freeman

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Adam Fugitt Ty Miller

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