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Gaethje Wins Interim Title as UFC Launches Paramount+ Era at UFC 324

The switch follows a reported $7.7 billion, seven-year rights deal that replaces U.S. pay-per-view with a Paramount+ subscription.

Overview

  • Paramount+ is now the exclusive U.S. home for UFC numbered events and Fight Nights, with Essential at $8.99 and Premium at $13.99, and live events carrying commercials on both tiers.
  • Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to claim the interim lightweight championship, earning Fight of the Night honors at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • UFC implemented a revamped bonus structure at the debut card, issuing $100,000 Fight and Performance of the Night awards and $25,000 finish bonuses, for roughly $450,000 in total payouts.
  • Viewers reported frequent ad breaks during walkouts and corner audio and noted production hiccups, and Dana White called the broadcast a work in progress as a UFC production executive said pacing and other issues will be refined.
  • UFC 324 produced two stoppages at the 4:59 mark of Round 1 for a first in promotion history and posted an announced attendance of 19,481 with a live gate of $10,951,166.