Justin Gaethje won an interim title at UFC 324, defeating Paddy Pimblett in a fight that Gaethje described as an opportunity to teach his opponent a lesson. The nature of the victory is being compared to some of Gaethje's past notable wins. Gaethje is now calling for a unification fight, while Pimblett is looking to his next bout, possibly against Conor McGregor at a different weight class.