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Dustin Poirier publicly clapped back at Paddy Pimblett on social media after Pimblett mocked Poirier’s retirement ahead of UFC 324, where Pimblett was defeated by Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision for the interim lightweight title; Pimblett delivered a striking-heavy performance with zero takedowns, drawing attention to the ongoing rift and Poirier’s big-league jab.
Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje exchanged heated barbs at the final UFC 324 face-off in Las Vegas, with Pimblett goading Gaethje by demanding he remove his flip-flops and questioning the weight cut, while Gaethje stayed composed and stressed the fight’s significance as Pimblett aims for the interim lightweight title on fight night.
Paddy Pimblett revealed he spent roughly $140,000 to $150,000 on 250 tickets to ensure friends and family could attend UFC 324 in Las Vegas, where he battles Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title, while also discussing his ambitions to be among the GOATs of the division.
Paddy Pimblett fights Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in a crossroads bout that could spark his title run. Pimblett is now more mature after marriage and fatherhood, has overcome injuries and weight-cut issues, and is 7-0 in the UFC with key finishes. A win would keep him in the title picture and could set up future bouts with Ilia Topuria, as the UFC moves into its Paramount era with Pimblett eyeing a larger role and a potential rise as a new era face.
A roundtable on MMA Fighting argues UFC 324 is a strong January card that effectively kicks off the Paramount-era push, despite the Harrison-Nunes cancellation. The main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett is a marquee but won’t settle the undisputed lightweight crown, as Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan remain in the mix. The panel also highlights appealing co-mains like Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong and the Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis pairing, framing the show as a vehicle to attract new fans to MMA while leaving room for title implications.