Event

UFC 324: Gaethje v Pimblett

Sunday 25 January
Doors open at 12pm at Sports Bar and The Pub

UFC 324 kicks off 2026 with a blockbuster championship double-header at T-Mobile Arena. 

In the main event, all-action lightweight star Justin Gaethje meets UK sensation Paddy Pimblett for the interim 155-pound title, as the veteran brawler looks to halt the rise of the Liverpool phenomenon. 

Plus, one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history lands in the co-main event, as UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison defends her crown against returning all-time legend Amanda “Lioness” Nunes, making her triumphant comeback to reclaim her place atop the sport. 

Plus, #3 ranked Sean O’Malley battles #5 ranked Song Yadong in the bantamweight division.

Doors open at The Pub and Sports Bar from 12pm for pre-liminary bouts on ESPN. 
Main event channel starts at 2pm.
Main fight expected to start at 4:15pm

Terms & Conditions

Offers subject to availability and venue capacity. This is an 18+ event only. Patrons must be 18+ to consume alcohol and not prohibited from the casino or the Crown Entertainment Complex. Entry is subject to Crown Melbourne's Conditions of Entry. Bookings recommended. Please note: credit card payments incur a service fee of 1.15%. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. A 15% surcharge applies on all Public Holidays (one surcharge fee of 15% if Public Holiday falls on a Sunday). Crown practises the responsible service of alcohol. Crown Melbourne Limited (ABN 46 006 973 262).