Overview
- UFC 324 is scheduled for Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, launching the promotion’s Paramount+ era with Pimblett listed as the betting favorite over Gaethje.
- Pimblett says he will keep the bout standing and expects a finish within three rounds, and he has also asserted a size advantage over Topuria.
- Gaethje characterizes past retirement ultimatums as largely originating with his manager, says he still seeks a title run, and concedes “the end is near.”
- A report states Kayla Harrison withdrew from the planned co-main vs. Amanda Nunes due to a neck injury, and contenders such as Norma Dumont have volunteered to step in.
- Reporting indicates the UFC does not plan to strip Topuria of his title and could have the interim winner defend before unification, extending debates over matchmaking and rankings.