UFC 324 takeaways: Gaethje, O'Malley still know how to put on a show - ESPN
The first UFC event of 2026 on Saturday brought the action we've missed during the six-week break. The interim lightweight matchup between two of the toughest fighters in MMA somehow went the distance after five bloody rounds. Justin Gaethje earned every bit of his unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett and took home a second career interim belt. The win likely sets up a unification bout with champion Ilia Topuria in the spring.


