UFC 324 –

The first numbered event of the Paramount era is in the books. UFC 324 delivered tons of action and incredible moments on Saturday night in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. Justin Gaethje is walking away with the interim lightweight title after an instant classic in the main event with Paddy Pimblett.

Gaethje and Pimblett became perfect dance partners on Saturday night after both men appeared to throw caution to the wind and throw down over five rounds. Gaethje dropped Pimblett in the first round and appeared close to finishing things off before Pimblett managed to scramble back to his feet. He was then dropped again and nearly stopped before the round ended.

Somehow, Pimblett managed to bounce back and deliver some crushing blows of his own over the next four rounds despite taking incredible damage throughout. In the end, Gaethje took the decision on all three scorecards to earn the interim crown.

Elsewhere on the card, Sean O’Malley returned to the winner’s circle with a decision over Song Yadong in the co-main event. O’Malley, who was coming off consecutive losses to Merab Dvalishvili in title fights, called for a rematch with current titleholder Petr Yan next. O’Malley holds a split decision win over Yan in non-title action in 2022. Plus, heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta picked up a third knockout win in as many months when he finished Derrick Lewis. 

CBS Sports was with you all week long with the latest news, features and other content around this massive event. Thanks for stopping by and we’ll see you at UFC 325 in Australia.

UFC 324 fight card, results

• Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
• Sean O’Malley def. Song Yadong via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Derrick Lewis via second-round TKO (punches)
• Natalia Silva def. Rose Namajunas via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Jean Silva def. Arnold Allen via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Umar Nurmagomedov def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Ateba Gautier def. Andrey Pulyaev via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Nikita Krylov def. Modestas Bukauskas via third-round TKO (punches)
• Alex Perez def. Charles Johnson via first-round TKO (punches)
• Josh Hokit def. Denzel Freeman via first-round TKO (punches)
• Ty Miller def. Adam Fugitt via first-round TKO (punches)

UFC 324 info

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
• Location: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas
• Start time: 9 p.m. ET (Main card) 
• How to watch: Paramount+ (subscribe now for just $8.99 per month)

UFC 324 countdown

• Staff predictions and expert picks for each main card bout
• Campbell: Gaethje fights in pursuit of elusive full world title
• Brookhouse: Best bets to consider on the main card on Saturday
• Campbell: Why 2026 could be a massive year for UFC
• Brookhouse: Pimblett gets massive opportunity in main event
• Mahjouri: O’Malley vs. Yadong among top undercard fights to watch
• Campbell: Five biggest storylines to follow in Las Vegas
• Kate Scott joins UFC broadcast team for debut event on Paramount+
• Harrison vs. Nunes postponed to later date