UFC is finally back, and it’s been a long six weeks. In this episode, I break down UFC 324 from top to bottom, starting with the early prelims and working all the way to the interim title fight. I go through the matchups that actually matter, the fights worth paying attention to, and which ones feel like guaranteed chaos.
On the prelims, I highlight sneaky fun fights like Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman, why Michael Johnson is always dangerous as an underdog, and why Ateba Gautier might be one of the scariest prospects in the sport right now. I also break down Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo and why that fight likely comes down to whether Figueiredo can land early.
On the main card, I get into Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva, Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas, and why flyweight just isn’t Rose’s division anymore. We also get into one of the most entertaining heavyweight matchups possible with Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta — two guys who sell fights better than almost anyone in the division.
Finally, I give full predictions for Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong and the interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, including how Paddy actually wins if this fight hits the ground. No fake hype, no narrative pushing — just real breakdowns, matchup logic, and honest picks.
🥊 UFC 324 Segment – Chapter Timestamps (starts at 0:00)
0:00 UFC is finally back (ESPN → Paramount, long break)
0:45 Prelims overview & fights to watch
1:20 Ty Miller vs Adam Fugitt
1:55 Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman (high pace)
2:45 Josh Hockett vs Denzel Freeman (early KO talk)
3:25 Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez
4:40 Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson
5:45 Krylov vs Bukauskas (which version shows up?)
6:50 Ateba Gautier vs Andre (lock of the card)
8:30 Umar Nurmagomedov vs Figueiredo preview
9:50 Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
10:45 Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
11:30 Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
12:10 O’Malley vs Song Yadong
12:40 Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett pick
13:00 Final UFC thoughts
Questions that I answer
Is UFC 324 worth watching?
Who should you watch on the UFC 324 prelims?
Is Ateba Gautier the scariest prospect in UFC?
Can Umar Nurmagomedov lose before a title shot?
Is Rose Namajunas done at flyweight?
Who wins Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta?
Does Sean O’Malley lose to Song Yadong?
Can Paddy Pimblett actually beat Justin Gaethje?
Is Gaethje past his prime?
What’s the best bet on UFC 324?
Episode 6 Segments
6.1 - College Football - National Championship Game!! A Beautiful End to a Fairy Tale Story
6.2 - NFL - Sloppiest NFL Divisional Round Ever Ryan Clark Needs to Stop
6.3 - UFC - UFC 324! Finally MMA Is Back!!!
6.4 - MLB - Have the Dodgers ruined MLB???
