«Gaethje defeated Pimblett at UFC 324: fight results and details»
25 january 2026 в 20:50
Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett finally met in the octagon in one of the most talked-about fights at UFC 324. This matchup brought together Gaethje’s battle-hardened power and Pimblett’s ambition as a rising star, attracting massive attention from MMA fans around the world. From information about each fighter to ways to watch the event—here's everything you need to know about the fight at UFC 324, including full fight results below.
Pimblett, nicknamed «Baddy», - is an English mixed martial artist born on January 3, 1995, in Liverpool, England. He grew up in the town of Huyton in Merseyside and began training in MMA as a teenager before climbing the career ladder and starting to compete in the UFC lightweight division.
Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona, USA.
At UFC 324, which took place on January 24, 2026, Gaethje won against Pimblett by unanimous decision after five rounds in the main event for the interim lightweight title.
At the post-fight press conference, Gaethje shared his thoughts on the intense bout and praised Pimblett’s toughness. «I knew he wouldn’t give up. He’s not the type to quit. I’ve never seen him give up, I’ve never seen him back down. And fortunately, I was able to succeed early on. I needed to seize his momentum, and he was very confident. I had to do that from the start. As soon as I stepped into the octagon, he didn’t take his eyes off me».
He added, «I really wanted to finish him, but I enjoyed teaching him a lesson. He said my face wouldn’t look the same after the fight, and his would look exactly the same. So, as soon as it was all over, I said, 'Look at your face, you bastard. It doesn’t look the same.'»
An emotional Paddy Pimblett praises Justin Gaethje after the American’s victory at #UFC324. pic.twitter.com/Xtu2qFVIyC
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 25, 2026
UFC 324 was streamed live on Paramount+ in the U.S. as part of the new UFC broadcasting scheme—with early prelims, prelims, and the main card available to subscribers. International viewers could access the event through regional partners, such as TNT Sports Box Office in the UK
Pimblett, nicknamed «Baddy», - is an English mixed martial artist born on January 3, 1995, in Liverpool, England. He grew up in the town of Huyton in Merseyside and began training in MMA as a teenager before climbing the career ladder and starting to compete in the UFC lightweight division.
Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona, USA.
At UFC 324, which took place on January 24, 2026, Gaethje won against Pimblett by unanimous decision after five rounds in the main event for the interim lightweight title.
At the post-fight press conference, Gaethje shared his thoughts on the intense bout and praised Pimblett’s toughness. «I knew he wouldn’t give up. He’s not the type to quit. I’ve never seen him give up, I’ve never seen him back down. And fortunately, I was able to succeed early on. I needed to seize his momentum, and he was very confident. I had to do that from the start. As soon as I stepped into the octagon, he didn’t take his eyes off me».
He added, «I really wanted to finish him, but I enjoyed teaching him a lesson. He said my face wouldn’t look the same after the fight, and his would look exactly the same. So, as soon as it was all over, I said, 'Look at your face, you bastard. It doesn’t look the same.'»
An emotional Paddy Pimblett praises Justin Gaethje after the American’s victory at #UFC324. pic.twitter.com/Xtu2qFVIyC
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 25, 2026
UFC 324 was streamed live on Paramount+ in the U.S. as part of the new UFC broadcasting scheme—with early prelims, prelims, and the main card available to subscribers. International viewers could access the event through regional partners, such as TNT Sports Box Office in the UK
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