Veteran Matt Brown offered a critical reading of Justin Gaethje's main event between Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, calling it "a messy, undisciplined fight" rather than a display of the highest technical level expected in a title match. While acknowledging that the action was intense and entertaining for some, Brown argued that both fighters failed to display a refined technical repertoire, opting for a more brawl style that he believes steers the sport away from what should be an elite contest.