At UFC 324 in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje secured a unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett, winning the interim lightweight title with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46. Gaethje, the aggressor throughout the match, dominated early rounds but faced resistance from Pimblett, who rallied in the third. In the co-main event, Sean O’Malley defeated Song Yadong by unanimous decision. The event marked the first UFC fight card on Paramount+, amid various last-minute changes and challenges.

