UFC’s Paramount+ Debut Features Gaethje vs Pimblett Interim Lightweight Title Fight

UFC is gearing up for its much-anticipated debut on Paramount+ with UFC 324 on January 24th. This event marks the beginning of an exciting era for the sport, with a headline matchup between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. But that’s not all – the co-main event features Kayla Harrison defending her bantamweight championship against none other than Amanda Nunes.

This groundbreaking partnership means that all numbered UFC events and Fight Nights will be available exclusively on Paramount+ in the US and Latin America, without requiring fans to pay for pay-per-view fees. This is great news for fight fans who want to catch all the action without any extra charges.

UFC President Dana White made the big announcement about the UFC 324 matchups on Thanksgiving Day, adding even more excitement to the event. The decision to introduce an interim lightweight title comes after the current champion, Ilia Topuria, expressed a need to take some time away for personal reasons.

Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, will be stepping back into the Octagon to face off against Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje’s last fight was a victory over Rafael Fiziev in March, and now he’s back for a shot at the interim title. Despite some ups and downs in his career, Gaethje is ready to make a statement and show that he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.

With a lineup like this and the convenience of watching on Paramount+, UFC 324 is shaping up to be a must-watch event for fight fans. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for an action-packed night of world-class MMA action.