Overview
- Paddy Pimblett told TNT Sports he intends to keep the fight standing and predicted a finish within three rounds against Justin Gaethje.
- Justin Gaethje said his retirement talk and manager Ali Abdelaziz’s lobbying helped secure the opportunity, and coach Trevor Wittman called this their “last run” if they lose.
- Oddsmakers have installed Pimblett as the favorite for the Jan. 24 main event in Las Vegas.
- Arman Tsarukyan criticized his exclusion as a business decision and signaled interest in a BMF title matchup or other high-profile bouts to stay active.
- UFC officials have positioned the UFC 324 winner to face undisputed champion Ilia Topuria in a unification bout when he returns from his hiatus.