The stage was set for the first UFC event of the year but as always, it was over to the fighters to deliver.
UFC 324 wasn’t without criticism as the promotion’s first event aired live on Paramount+ from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Four former UFC champions made the walk on a card that was reduced to 11 bouts as a result of several cancellations.
It’s often said that fans remember an event by how you leave them and fortunately for those who tuned in on January 24, the main event delivered.
Justin Gaethje’s win over Paddy Pimblett is the obvious place to start when looking at the night’s biggest winners and losers.
LATEST NEWS: Paddy Pimblett made Justin Gaethje do something he hadn’t done in 17 years at UFC 324
Justin Gaethje defeats Paddy Pimblett by Unanimous Decision to win the UFC interim lightweight title
Let us know your thoughts on an incredible five round battle as 'Paddy the Baddy' loses for the first time in the octagon.
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Winners: Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje is now set up to face Ilia Topuria, who posted his reaction to the fight, after becoming a two-time interim lightweight champion on Saturday night.
In victory, ‘The Highlight’ has secured himself one last roll of the dice to become an undisputed champion in what will seemingly be his final outing.
Paddy Pimblett received praise even in defeat at UFC 324, hence why his name has also made…
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