Overview
- UFC 324 on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will feature Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title as the promotion launches on Paramount+.
- A recent training clip showed Gaethje narrowly avoiding a head clash during a gym drill, but no injury was reported and the bout remains scheduled.
- Urijah Faber publicly backed Gaethje, pointing to his comfort in heavy exchanges and Division I wrestling to neutralize Pimblett’s grappling threats.
- Pimblett has said he plans to stand and strike with Gaethje rather than immediately pursue takedowns.
- FanDuel lists Pimblett as a slight favorite at -215, with Gaethje a +164 underdog.