Gaethje Beats Pimblett In A Brutal War

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Jan 25, 2026 1:49 AM ET

Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett in a unanimous decision, 48-46, 49-47, 49-47, to become the Interim Lightweight champ at UFC 324, as you can see how the fight played out live.

Gaethje entered the fight with a win over Rafael Fiziev in March 2025 at UFC 313. The win was the perfect response after his knockout loss to Max Holloway in 2024 at UFC 300. As for Pimblett, this was his first title opportunity. He dismantled veteran Michael Chandler via a third-round TKO in his last fight. Gaethje was the one who came out on top, as he is now in a position to face the full champion Ilia Topuria. Here is how the fight played out live.

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GAETHJE VS. PIMBLETT — ROUND 1 IS PURE MAYHEM!

Paddy "The Baddy" clipped Gaethje with a nasty overhand right early!

Gaethje decided he’d seen enough. He uncorked a MONSTER uppercut that sent Paddy crashing to the canvas! Gaethje swarmed like a shark, but Paddy… https://t.co/R9J1BjD6b0
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GAETHJE VS. PIMBLETT — ROUND 2: ABSOLUTE DESTRUCTION!

Gaethje stayed in Paddy’s face the entire time. He was landing double jabs and left hooks

Paddy landed a body kick but looked like he hurt his foot in the process. From there, it was all downhill for "The Baddy." ❌… https://t.co/bJc8sVx8Qb
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GAETHJE VS. PIMBLETT Round 3

After getting mauled in Round 2, Paddy came out and started snapping Gaethje's head back with a crisp double jab! He actually had Justin looking wobbly for a second.

Gaethje kept chopping at Paddy's legs with those low kicks that sound like…
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GAETHJE VS. PIMBLETT — ROUND 4

Paddy tried to pick up the volume, but Gaethje answered with two massive right hands that landed clean, leaving Paddy stinging and desperate!

After getting rocked, Paddy dove for a panic takedown, but Gaethje just stuffed him into that front… https://t.co/JhYocw5T42
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GAETHJE VS. PIMBLETT — THE FINAL ROUND: PURE CHAOS!

Gaethje landrf that signature right hand early. Just when you thought Paddy was done, he started BLITZING! He threw a jumping kick and started swinging

Paddy desperately hunted for a late takedown, but Gaethje’s defense…
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OFFICIAL RESULT: THE HIGHLIGHT REIGNS SUPREME!

✅ Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett via Unanimous Decision (48-46, 49-47, 49-47) https://t.co/E2wCOCtJrH
— BoxingNews.com (@BoxingNews) January 25, 2026

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