UFC 324 Main Card: Betting Preview, Odds and Picks (Jan 24)

A huge night of MMA action is set for Las Vegas on January 24, as UFC 324 is set for the T-Mobile Arena. The event will be headlined by the showdown between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, and you can find our big fight preview here. The remainder of our picks for the UFC 324 main card can be found below.

UFC 324: How to Watch

Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong Odds & Pick

The bout between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong serves as the co-main event at UFC 324 this weekend. This is a huge night for O’Malley, as his career looks at somewhat of a cross roads following successive defeats.

His overall record remains positive, with 18 wins in 22 bouts. Yadong is a really interesting opponent, and his experience could ensure that this is a frustrating night for the American.

But, O’Malley is our preferred selection to get his career back on track after losses against Merab Dvalishvili. 

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Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis Odds & Pick

Heavyweight action is also set for the main card on Saturday, as the experienced Derrick Lewis takes on the impressive Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Lewis is rightly considered to be one of the most influential fighters in MMA history, holding the record for the most knockout finishes in UFC history.

However, the aging veteran could be vulnerable this weekend against a rival that has quickly made a name for himself in the division with eight knockouts among his 16 wins.

Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas Odds & Pick

Women’s flyweight action will also be on the main card this weekend, as the fast-improving Natalia Silva bids to enhance her championship claims.

Silva has been one of the brightest stars in the division across the last few years, winning seven straight bouts in the UFC.

Her dominance in the octagon allows her to dictate the bouts, and her fifth straight win via decision looks like the area of value when making UFC 324 picks. 

Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva Odds & Pick

Action from the featherweight division kicks off the UFC card this weekend. Arnold Allen will be the outsider in the betting, despite having impressed to reach sixth in the rankings with wins in four of his last six bouts.

However, Jean Silva looks to be the emerging star in this division, and he should prove capable enough to bounce back from his shock loss at the hands of Diego Lopes in September 2025. 

UFC 324 Picks

• Sean O’Malley to Beat Song Yadong (-200)
• Waldo Cortes-Acosta to Beat Derrick Lewis (-330)
• Natalia Silva to Beat Rose Namanjunas (-410)
• Jean Silva to Beat Arnold Allen (-250)