UFC 324 wrapped up Saturday night and there is a lot to unpack from it.

Justin Gaethje capped off the first UFC on Paramount event with an incredible performance to upset Paddy Pimblett to capture the UFC interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the chaotic main event, what’s next for Gaethje in Pimblett in the always-interesting UFC lightweight division?

The UFC’s new streaming partnership has gotten off to a flying start. MMA’s premier promotion landed a lucrative $7.7billion broadcast deal with Paramount and CBS in August, in a move

Justin Gaethje has 15 post-fight bonuses in 15 UFC fights, and 10 have been Fight of the Night – a record he tied in half the time as his cohorts.

Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Ty Miller and Josh Hokit were the first beneficiaries of UFC's new prize money structure put in place following its new $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount.

Before UFC 324, it was revealed that the promotion had doubled bonuses from $50,000 to $100,000. ‘The Hangman’ and ‘God of War’ could walk away with that extra cash if their bout plays out as expected and earns them Fight of the Night honors.

Demetrious Johnson did not expect Paddy Pimblett's strategy to be brawling with Justin Gaethje.

Paddy Pimblett earns respect from fans despite loss to Justin Gaethje. Even Gaethje himself appreciated 'Baddy' for his dare.

Justin Gaethje walked away from a fight with interim gold in his possession for the second time in his career at Saturday’s UFC 324 event. In the first main event of 2026 and of the Paramount deal, Gaethje dominated Paddy Pimblett across five rounds to keep his hopes of an undisputed crowning on MMA’s biggest stage alive.

What does the future hold for interim champ Justin Gaethje after his UFC 324 win? We attempt to play matchmaker.

The Highlight' has done everything else imaginable in the sport except hold the full championship at 155 pounds