Overview
- Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline UFC 324 for the interim lightweight title on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the promotion’s first main event on Paramount+.
- The interim belt was booked after undisputed champion Ilia Topuria announced personal time off, and the winner is expected to meet him to unify the title when he returns.
- FanDuel lists Pimblett as the betting favorite at roughly -215 with Gaethje around +164, reflecting public markets leaning toward the English contender.
- Hall of Famer Urijah Faber picked Gaethje, citing his comfort in prolonged exchanges and Division I wrestling as tools to neutralize Pimblett’s grappling strengths.
- A Gaethje training clip showing a near head clash drew fan concern in recent days, but there has been no change to his UFC 324 booking.