The long-awaited UFC 324 tournament took place in Las Vegas, USA. In the octagon, not only strength, but also character, preparation, and composure were tested. In the main event of the evening, American Justin Gaethje and Englishman Paddy Pimblett fought for the interim lightweight title.
The central battle justified the status of a real "super battle": the tempo is high, the substitutions are sharp, in every episode there is a smell of decisive blows. In the end, Gaethje defeated Pimblett by points and became the interim UFC lightweight champion. Paddie gave her all, but that evening the experience and resilience were on Gaethje's side.
In the tournament, not only in the main fight, but also in the prelim and main card, a number of noteworthy results were recorded.
Prelim battles
- The episodes that exploded the night began in preview. Guy Miller knocked out Adam Fugitt in the last second of the 1st round - a dramatic ending, literally "measured in seconds."
- Josh Hawkit also didn't delay: he knocked out Denzel Freeman in the very first round, securing a quick victory.
- Alex Perez defeated Charles Johnson by technical knockout, displaying one of the most confident performances of the evening.
- Nikita Krylov knocked out Modestas Bukauskas in the last minutes of the 3rd round. His finish greatly stirred up the hall.
- Akeba Gaute prevailed over Andrey Pulyayev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) - a tough and disciplined fight, almost no mistakes.
- One of the important results of the evening was Umar Nurmagomedov's convincing victory. He kept Davison Figeredo under absolute control on points (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), leaving almost no chance for his opponent.
Main Card Battles
In the main card, there was enough sensation, principled clashes, and knockouts.
- Jan Silva defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Throughout the fight, he kept pace and worked accurately in crucial rounds.
- Natalia Silva secured one of the "cleanest" victories of the evening by defeating Rose Namayunas on points (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Valdo Cortes-Acosta knocked out Derrick Lewis in the 2nd round - in heavyweight, such punches are always a special spectacle for fans.
- Sean O'Melli won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over Song Yadong. The fight was fierce, but O'Malley did his job at the decisive moment.
Finish Point - Getji's Championship Night
- At the culmination of the evening, a clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett "locked" the fans to the monitor. From the third minute, the tempo increased, and the substitutions became more rigid. But in the end, Gaethje won by points and won the interim championship belt.
In short, UFC 324 was a fitting night for Las Vegas: knockouts, determination, and a super fight that ultimately led to the championship. Now fans are waiting for one question: Who will take the turn to get excited?
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