Pimblett vs Gaethje LIVE: UFC 324 results and latest updates after epic fight - ‘Paddy the Baddy’ unsuccessful in bid to become UFC interim lightweight champion

Dominating the judges' scorecards, Gaethje earned scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, ending Paddy Pimblett's seven-fight winning streak in the UFC and securing interim championship gold for the second time in his career. At 37, the Colorado native is 6 years older than Pimblett, who is 31.

UFC’s early 2026 schedule has already hit a few snags, and another one just popped up. Just yesterday, UFC 324 had to scrap its co-main event featuring Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. Harrison pulled out after a neck injury that needed surgery,

A bantamweight fight between Cameron Smotherman and Ricky Turcios has been pulled from UFC 324 after Smotherman collapsed during morning weigh-ins.

The UFC’s list of grievances that kicked off 2026 just grew longer. After UFC 324 lost its co-main event, and UFC 325 lost a hometown fighter yesterday, a doping scandal verdict has taken the spotlight today.

The UFC returns to T-Mobile Arena for its first show of 2026, an 11-bout event whose main card, UFC 324, features unbeaten (in the promotion) lightweight Paddy Pimblett making his first bid for a championship belt,

UFC 324 was the first card of the year and delivered with some amazing fights. A new interim lightweight champion was crowned. Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card. Having a title defense over Tsarukyan would potentially be Gaethje’s greatest accomplishment in the sport.

Get the full breakdown of UFC 324 with fight grades, results and rewatchability scores. Plus, see how Paramount+ performed.