UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Live Updates, Scoring, and Highlights
UFC 324 promises an exhilarating night of fights, featuring Justin Gaethje versus Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. This highly anticipated event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday night. The card marks the beginning of UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast partnership with Paramount.
Key Matchups at UFC 324
The main event of UFC 324 pits former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) against rising star Paddy Pimblett (19-5). Gaethje, known as “The Highlight,” has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in UFC history. He has accumulated 14 post-fight bonuses in his career, an impressive feat since his debut in 2017. At age 37, Gaethje aims to reclaim a shot at the undisputed UFC lightweight championship.
Paddy Pimblett, a charismatic fighter from Liverpool, is stepping into the biggest fight of his career after securing seven consecutive victories in the Octagon. The 31-year-old has cemented his place in the spotlight with significant victories over veterans such as Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler.
Co-Main Event and Other Fights
The co-main event features former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) facing off against Chinese contender Song Yadong (22-8-1, 1 NC). This matchup could pave the way for a potential title shot in the bantamweight division.
- Main Card (9 p.m. ET, Paramount+):
- Interim Lightweight Championship: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Bantamweight: Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong
- Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
- Women’s Flyweight: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas
- Featherweight: Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva
- Preliminary Card (7 p.m. ET, Paramount+):
- Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo*
- Middleweight: Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev
- Light Heavyweight: Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas
- Early Prelims (5 p.m. ET, Paramount+):
- Flyweight: Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson
- Lightweight: Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez
- Heavyweight: Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
- Welterweight: Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller
*Note: Both Figueiredo and Perez missed weight by 2.5 pounds and incurred a 25% fine on their purses.
How to Follow UFC 324
The UFC 324 event kicks off with preliminary fights starting at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action live on Paramount+, available for free to subscribers.
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