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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Gaethje Edges Pimblett, Captures Interim Lightweight Title in UFC's Paramount Era Debut

Justin Gaethje outworked Paddy Pimblett over five rounds to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, derailing UFC's plan to turn Pimblett into a breakout star as the Paramount era begins. The result raises questions about Pimblett's ceiling and elevates Gaethje as the reigning interim champ, while elites like Topuria and Tsarukyan loom as future challenges; the event also marked a notable pay-raise for fighters, signaling a broader shift in the promotion.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports2 months ago•11 min saved

UFC 324 Kickoff Signals a New Era, Even Without Harrison-Nunes

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.

via MMA Fighting|

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