Morning Kombat UFC 324 Results: Justin Gaethje Takes Care of Paddy Pimblett | Evaluating First Paramount Card
Jan 26, 2026
Jed Michoud, senior MMA reporter/analyst at MMAFighting, breaks down the wild UFC 324 Paramount card. They recap Justin Gaethje’s win and Paddy Pimblett’s durability. Rapid takes on lightweight pecking order, O’Malley’s path, heavyweight decline, rising prospects, broadcast production, betting integrity, new bonus incentives, and business side realities.
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Blockbuster Main Event Drove Paramount Buzz
- The UFC leaned into a blockbuster main event to win casual viewers and make the Paramount debut feel big.
- Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett delivered spectacle even if the rest of the card underwhelmed.
Gaethje Is Underrated Beyond The ‘Bozo’ Persona
- Justin Gaethje remains underrated as both an entertainer and a technically savvy fighter.
- He neutralized Paddy's best weapons and showed tactical adjustments that many fans overlooked.
Showing Your Best Stuff Isn't Enough
- Paddy Pimblett showed his full arsenal — kicks, uppercuts, takedown attempts — but Gaethje absorbed it and controlled range.
- The fight illustrated that showing your best stuff doesn't guarantee victory against elite durability and positioning.