Pimblett, Gaethje, and the Brazilian trio make weight and confirm the main fights for UFC 324.

Jean Silva made weight for the UFC 314 on the second attempt (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)

Almost everything is ready for the UFC 324, an event that officially opens the 2026 season this Saturday (24). Amidst moments of tensionThe athletes stepped on the scale at the official weigh-in held on Friday, one day before they stepped into action in the octagon. Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje They confirmed the main fight of the night, as well as Jean Silva, which also validated his opening match of the card.

Bantamweight prospect collapses and causes drama at UFC 324 weigh-in.

Despite being scheduled for the preliminary card, Cameron Smotherman He ended up stealing the spotlight at the weigh-in, in a negative way. The 28-year-old failed to make weight for the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) and fainted shortly after stepping off the scale, causing concern among those present.

😱 Cameron Smotherman just passed out on after making weight for UFC 324.

I've never seen a fall like this...

pic.twitter.com/PvMGOWTQZ0

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) January 23, 2026

Brazilian trio confirmed for UFC 324

While Deiveson Figueiredo Although he also hasn't reached the bantamweight limit, the Brazilian is confirmed for the fight against Umar Nurmagomedov. Already Jean Silva e Natalia Silva They made weight without difficulty and confirmed their fights against Brandon Allen and Rose namajunasrespectively.

62,8 kg for Brazil 🇧🇷 @Daico_Deiveson at the official weigh-in #UFC324!

[ Saturday (24) | 19pm | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/D781avezbK

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 23, 2026

Ready for war! 😤

57,1 kg for Brazil 🇧🇷 @NataliaSilvaUFC at the official weigh-in #UFC324!

[ Saturday (24) | 19pm | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/eEVIAFwW5r

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 23, 2026

66,2 kg for Brazil 🇧🇷 @JeanSilvaMMA96 at the official weigh-in #UFC324!

[ Saturday (24) | 19pm | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/KDEwOKFG6P

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 23, 2026

Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje confirm main event for UFC 324

Scheduled for the main event, which is for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje They fulfilled their obligations at the weigh-in and confirmed the fight that marks the beginning of the partnership between Ultimate and Paramount+.

He's ready! ✅

69,8 kg ⚖️ for the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @PaddyTheBaddy at the official weigh-in #UFC324!

[ Saturday (24) | 19pm | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/IEbK85SjHa

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 23, 2026

The main fight of #UFC324 It's confirmed!

70,3 kg for the 🇺🇸 @Justin_Gaethje at the official weigh-in!

[ Saturday (24) | 19pm | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/HWyrlTJEao

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 23, 2026

Check out the results of the official weigh-in for UFC 324.

Date: January 24, 2026

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 (70,3 kg) x Paddy Pimblett (69,8 kg) – interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley (61,4 kg) x song yadong (61,6 kg)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta (118,8 kg) x Derrick Lewis (119,5 kg)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Natalia Silva (57,1 kg) x Rose namajunas (56,9 kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): arnold allen (66 kg) x Jean Silva (66,2kg)