UFC 324 -- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors

Justin Gaethje Reveals Bold Plans if He Wins Interim UFC Lightweight Title

Justin Gaethje laid out his ambitious plans if he captures the interim lightweight championship at UFC 324. Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett in the main event, which could be his final shot at undisputed UFC gold.‘The Highlight,’ a former BMF champion, fought for the undisputed lightweight title twice before. He fell short on both attempts, losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira, respectively. Now, his path to securing a third title shot…

Justin Gaethje confirms manager Ali Abdelaziz pushed 'retirement' narrative ahead of UFC 324 title fight

Justin Gaethje will get another crack at the UFC interim lightweight title as he takes on Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.

UFC 324 -- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors

UFC kicks off the Paramount+ era in style with a pair of title fights atop the marquee in Las Vegas

UFC Will Not Strip Ilia Topuria of Title, Gaethje vs. Pimblett Could Decide Interim Belt While Topuria Resolves Personal Matters

The UFC has made it clear that Ilia Topuria will retain his position as lightweight champion despite facing personal challenges outside the octagon. The undefeated fighter, 28, is currently navigating a public divorce and custody battle, which could sideline him for a significant portion of the year. At the same time, the promotion is preparing ...

Latest Update Suggest Ilia Topuria Expected To Keep Lightweight Title Despite Layoff

Recent updates suggest the UFC has no plans to strip champion Ilia Topuria of his lightweight title. Topuria is currently on a hiatus due to personal reasons and is expected to enter the octagon after the first quarter of 2026. However, since the Georgian-Spaniard has not defended his 155-pound strap even once after capturing it at UFC 317, and his reason for not fighting now is not an injury or illness, there have been discussions about whether…

Paddy Pimblett would love a war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, but doesn't expect one

Paddy Pimblett heads into the biggest fight of his career with confidence that he'll get the job done inside of three rounds. "The Baddy" takes on former interim champion Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with the interim lightweight championship on the line.Gaethje's nickname isn't "The Highlight" for no reason. He's known for exciting back and forth fights with bonus winning finishes. He's been …