Gaethje And Pimblett Trade Words At Final Presser

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Jan 23, 2026 3:40 AM ET

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett faced off ahead of their interim lightweight title clash at UFC 324, as part of their final presser.

Gaethje enters the Octagon looking to become a two-time interim champion and secure a path to the lightweight title held by Ilia Topuria. After a last-second knockout loss to Max Holloway in 2024, “The Highlight” successfully reset his career with a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev in March 2025.

For the first time in his career, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett has the chance to win a belt. He secured a third-round TKO of Michael Chandler in his last bout. In the chief support slot, former champion Sean O’Malley returns to face Song Yadong in a 135-pound clash. “Suga” has lost his last two bouts to Merab Dvalishvili, while Yadong is coming off a win over Henry Cejudo.

Guaranteed entertainment @Justin_Gaethje vs @PaddyTheBaddy

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

Presser

Only preparing to be the best | @PaddyTheBaddy

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

"I'm going to dog walk this English f*** on Saturday" @Justin_Gaethje comes out HOT to start the press conference!

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

New hair, same goal | @SugaSeanMMA

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

Ready for his moment in the co-main! | @SongYadongLFG

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

These two still don't like each other ⚠️ | @PaddyTheBaddy

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

No one has figured out the @PaddyTheBaddy puzzle yet

"I'm proper weird"

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

"Be ready ya sausage" – @PaddyTheBaddy

A potential look ahead to what's next with a win

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026

Straight confidence from the Kung Fu Kid | @SongYadongLFG

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— UFC (@ufc) January 23, 2026