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UFC 324 Purse and Payouts: How Much Did Justin Gaethje Earn For Beating Paddy Pimblett?

The Paramount era has started, and fans are definitely loving it. And UFC 324 was full of knockouts and was a breathtaking event. No one expected Paddy Pimblett vs.

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Dana White responds to complaints about ads during UFC 324 debut on Paramount+

Fan complaints after UFC 324 didn’t go unnoticed, with Dana White responding to the criticism following the event. It was quite a way to kick off the UFC’s new partnership with Paramount, which comes in at $7.7 billion over seven years.

MMA News / HITC / January 25

MMA fans are all calling out Justin Gaethje’s dirty move vs. Paddy Pimblett

MMA fans have erupted online after a controversial moment during Justin Gaethje’s fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, with many accusing the former interim champion of getting away with a dirty move.

Petr Yan News / Bloody Elbow / January 25

Petr Yan leaves the door open for Sean O’Malley rematch in reaction to rival’s UFC 324 win

Two big matchups took place in the bantamweight division at the first UFC event of 2026. The more high profile clash saw Sean O’Malley get elevated to the co-main event of UFC 326 following the cancellation of the women’s bantamweight title fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 25

Islam Makhachev slams UFC 324 main event as Khabib Nurmagomedov offers different reaction

Justin Gaethje continued to leave the UFC fanbase astonished following another classic performance at UFC 324. In the premier promotion’s return this past Saturday with UFC 324, fan-favorite Justin Gaethje made UFC history when he became the first-ever two-time interim champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 25

MMA News Round-Up: Dana White on Conor McGregor Renegotiation, Paramount+ Broadcast Issues, & Schevchenko vs. Silva Confirmed

That’s that! UFC 324 just wrapped up—the event had some issues in the beginning. But by the time Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett got to fighting, everyone had forgotten the issues and were immersed in how entertaining the fight was.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 25

O’Malley Wins Split Battle, Demands Yan Rematch After UFC 324 Victory

Sean O’Malley defeated Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28 on all three scorecards) at UFC 324 O’Malley dominated the third round with striking that

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 25

Natalia Silva Stays Unbeaten in UFC After Controversial Win Over Rose Namajunas

Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision (29-28 on all three scorecards) at UFC 324 Many observers believed Namajunas won the fight

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 25

Jean Silva Defeats Arnold Allen After Three-Round War at UFC 324

Jean Silva defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 324 in Las Vegas Silva bounced back from his first UFC loss to Diego

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MMA News / The Body Lock / January 25

Umar Nurmagomedov Proves He’s Ready for Title Shot with Dominant Win

Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision at UFC 324 The fight was one-sided with Nurmagomedov controlling all rounds through

Bruce Buffer News / The Body Lock / January 25

UFC Legend Bruce Buffer Makes Rare Blunder During Paramount+ Debut

Bruce Buffer switched Ty Miller and Adam Fugitt’s fight records during UFC 324’s opening introductions Joe Rogan appeared visibly confused on commentary

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 25

Joe Rogan wants Paddy Pimblett’s chin ‘studied by science’ after he’s hospitalized at UFC 324

Joe Rogan was one of many viewers left amazed by Paddy Pimblett’s incredible chin as he was battered in an impressive first effort at UFC gold. The former Cage Warriors champion was dropped on multiple occasions and left gushing blood by Justin Gaethje during a five round war.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 25

Justin Gaethje dominates Paddy Pimblett to win 2nd interim lightweight title

LAS VEGAS -- Justin Gaethje opened the Paramount era with a bang, dominating rising star Paddy Pimblett to win the interim UFC lightweight title by unanimous decision at UFC 324 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Alex Perez News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Weight Miss Costs Alex Perez $25,000 Bonus At UFC 324

Alex Perez missed weight by 2.5 pounds but still delivered a brutal first-round TKO at UFC 324. The No. 11-ranked flyweight snapped his two-fight losing streak by dropping Charles Johnson twice with a left hand before swarming for the stoppage at 3:16.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 24

Sean O'Malley decisions Song Yadong in UFC 324 co-main event

An enormous fight in the bantamweight division served as Saturday's UFC 324 co-main event. Former champion Sean O'Malley took on No. 5 ranked Song Yadong

Waldo Cortes-Acosta News / Athlon Sports / January 24

UFC 324: Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta Results and Highlights

The wait is over — and the UFC’s return under the Paramount banner officially kicked off in Las Vegas, with the lights on at T-Mobile Arena and a heavyweight clash that made noise for all the right—and wrong—reasons.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 24

Waldo Cortes-Acosta finishes Derrick Lewis at UFC 324

Hard-hitting heavyweight contenders Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis clashed on Saturday's UFC 324 main card. Lewis, the UFC record holder for most knockout wins, predicted he'd add another one and do it early.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / January 25

Jean Silva jumps wildly off Arnold Allen’s back during UFC 324 in Las Vegas

In the first fight of the main card for UFC 324, fans got to see something exceptionally unusual. It came right at the very end of a three-round fight between Jean Silva and Arnold Allen.

Dominick Cruz News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 24

Dominick Cruz etches his name in MMA immortality as UFC announces Hall of Fame induction

The UFC made official what many in the MMA community have long expected, Dominick Cruz, the revolutionary bantamweight champion who fundamentally transformed the sport’s bantamweight division, has been selected for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 24

Umar Nurmagomedov dominates Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324

A bantamweight fight with title picture implications served as Saturday's UFC 324 featured preliminary card fight. Second-ranked 135-pound contender and

Michael Bisping News / HITC / January 24

Michael Bisping downplayed weight cuts moments before dramatic UFC 324 weigh-in scare

Michael Bisping found himself in a tricky situation during a frightening incident at the UFC 324 weigh-ins. Bisping was on the TNT Sports live stream, discussing Alex Perez coming in 2.5lb over the flyweight limit, when something alarming happened right behind him.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 24

Petr Yan confirms Merab Dvalishvili rematch set regardless of UFC 324 outcomes

UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan has put to rest speculation about his next title defense, confirming that his next opponent will not depend on the outcome of any fights at UFC 324.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 24

UFC doubles bonus structure ahead of first card on Paramount+

Some UFC participants will walk away with more money in their pockets moving forward as the UFC is doubling the amounts of its fight night bonus structure and awarding a bonus for every finish inside the Octagon, UFC CEO Dana White told Sports Business Journal.

MMA News / HITC / January 24

Umar Nurmagomedov’s reaction to Dillon Danis UFC brawl raises eyebrows as feud escalates

Umar Nurmagomedov did not leave UFC 322 entirely satisfied. The bantamweight contender had a front-row seat as Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight title at Madison Square Garden in November.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 24

UFC fighters still waiting for pay increases from new $7.7b media deal

Saturday marks a major milestone for UFC as it hosts UFC 324 in Las Vegas, the first event that will stream on Paramount+, marking the end of the pay-per-view era.