Who Really Shined and Who Fell Short at UFC 324?

UFC 324 left fans with a lot to talk about. Justin Gaethje made history by becoming the first two-time interim lightweight champion, proving that age is just a number. His fight against Paddy Pimblett was a wild one, with Gaethje coming out on top despite being the underdog. Pimblett, on the other hand, showed heart but might have met his match. Sean O'Malley also had a night to remember, but not necessarily in a good way. His win over Song Yadong wasn't convincing enough to earn him a title shot, but the UFC might still give him one anyway. It's all about the star power, right?Nikita Krylov stole the show with a dominant performance against Modestas Bukauskas. He proved that he's still a force to be reckoned with, even at 33 years old. Ateba Gautier also showed his potential with a solid win over Andrey Pulyaev. But not everyone had a great night. Umar Nurmagomedov won his fight but didn't impress anyone. He might have to find his mean streak if he wants to stay in the UFC's good graces. Alex Perez missed weight and missed out on some serious cash. And Rose Namajunas' title dreams might be over after her loss to Carla Esparza.