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UFC.com says UFC 324 will feature Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, with the winner positioned to challenge champion Ilia Topuria. The same announcement lists Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes as the co-main event, giving the card immediate championship stakes in both men’s and women’s divisions. The booking matters because it organizes the lightweight title picture around Topuria while giving Pimblett a sudden leap into elite contention. It also keeps Nunes central to the women’s bantamweight hierarchy after her return to the top of the card.
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