The results of UFC 325, which took place last weekend, have changed the landscape of UFC, with an update in the rankings. While the UFC updates its rankings on Tuesdays after its weekend events, there were some major changes and updates after UFC 325.
The odds were in favor of Paddy Pimblett, and everyone thought he would win against the 37-year-old Justin Gaethje. However, Gaethje came prepared and dominated Pimblett over five rounds.
‘The Baddy’ is no longer a top five contender. Just over a week removed from his first failed attempt at becoming a champion on MMA’s biggest stage, Paddy Pimblett has now dropped out of the UFC lightweight division’s top five rankings.
Paddy Pimblett has already laced back up the gloves and returned to training just over a week removed from his blockbuster clash. A few weeks ago, ‘The Baddy’ competed in by far the biggest fight of his career thus far when he clashed with Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event.
Paddy Pimblett lost to Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision at UFC 324, suffering his first UFC defeat Pimblett called for a future rematch in a YouTube
Last week, UFC 325 featured three lightweight bouts, but attention soon turned to rising star Quillan Salkilld. In his first UFC main card appearance, he impressed everyone.
Paddy Pimblett was happy to see his rival lose badly in the UFC 325 co-main event. Over the past couple of weeks, a big feud has been growing between Pimblett and fellow lightweight Dan Hooker.
One of the fighters from UFC 325 used his post-fight interview to challenge two of the biggest names in the lightweight division. Conor McGregor, who once held titles in two weight classes, is still looking for someone to face when he returns.
Justin Gaethje has addressed growing calls for a rematch with Paddy Pimblett, and his response is unlikely to go down well on Merseyside. The two headlined UFC 324 in a brutal interim lightweight title fight, with Gaethje earning a unanimous decision win in what many called an early Fight of the Year candidate.
Paddy Pimblett revealed a nasty injury he suffered during his five-round war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Competing for a title for the first time since debuting in the company almost five years ago, 'The Baddy' was on the losing end of a fight of the year contender against Gaethje.
Paddy Pimblett isn’t done yet, after losing an interim lightweight championship match at UFC 324. While Justin Gaethje’s technique worked for him, Pimblett is now calling for a rematch by highlighting an eye poke that, according to him, cost him the match.
One UFC 325 winner used his moment in the spotlight to call out two lightweight superstars. Former dual-weight champion Conor McGregor is looking for an opponent to face in his comeback bout.
Paddy Pimblett was pleased to see his lightweight rival suffer a brutal loss in the UFC 325 co-main event. Over the past couple of weeks, a huge feud has been ongoing between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker.
Saturday’s main event, the first title fight of the Paramount+ era, left a strong early impression. Justin Gaethje claimed a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett on January 24 to become a two-time interim lightweight champion.
Colby Covington is campaigning for a “USA vs. UK” showdown against Paddy Pimblett for the UFC White House card on June 14. Following Pimblett’s interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje on January 24, Covington has urged the Liverpudlian to move up to the 170-pound division.
Justin Gaethje entered UFC 324’s main event as an underdog, given his age and weakness against grapplers. However, he defeated rising lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who had remained undefeated under Dana White & Co.
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has once again set the MMA world buzzing with his brutally honest assessment, this time turning his attention toward Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett following their performances at UFC 324.
The interim UFC lightweight champion is making the most of AI’s rise. Justin Gaethje emerged victorious from the first main event of 2026 and of the Paramount era, becoming a two-time interim titleholder at 155 pounds in the process.
"The Highlight" Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title last Saturday, defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision in the UFC 324 main event.
"The Highlight" Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title last Saturday, defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision in the UFC 324 main event.
The UFC's landmark debut on Paramount+ culminated with Justin Gaethje claiming the interim lightweight championship with a gritty unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett.
Last weekend was one of the biggest occasions in Paddy Pimblett‘s UFC career as he fought Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Although he missed out on making the most of the opportunity, Pimblett managed to make approximately $1.5 million through the fight.
UFC 324 was headlined by Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Many fans expected an easy Pimblett win, but the fight turned into an absolute brawl.
In case there was any doubt, there’s still no love lost between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. The reigning UFC lightweight champion wasted little time
Paddy Pimblett has responded to fans’ concerns after a video shared by UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall showed the lightweight vaping just days before his interim title fight at UFC 324 on January 24 against Justin Gaethje.
After a brief hiatus, the UFC is officially back—and the return doesn’t waste time. UFC 324 also serves as the first card under the promotion’s new broadcast partnership with Paramount+, giving the event added significance beyond the matchups themselves.