UFC 324 took place in Las Vegas, where Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett, becoming the interim champion in the lightweight division. The fight, which was held in a five-round format, ended with a unanimous decision from the judges, scoring 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in favor of Gaethje.
For the 37-year-old athlete, this victory marked the 27th of his career, in which he now has five losses, and the tenth in the UFC. Paddy Pimblett, on the other hand, suffered his fourth loss in MMA and his first in the UFC after debuting in this promotion.
Despite the result, this bout was recognized as the Fight of the Night, and both participants were awarded bonuses of $100,000 each.
This victory solidified Justin Gaethje's position in the lightweight division and brought him closer to a potential title unification bout.
