Justin Gaethje Dethrones Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Claims Interim Lightweight Title
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News18•25-01-2026, 16:52
Justin Gaethje Dethrones Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Claims Interim Lightweight Title
- •Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, ending Pimblett's undefeated UFC streak and becoming the two-time interim lightweight champion.
- •Gaethje's victory came after a brutal and chaotic fight, with judges scoring it 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in his favor.
- •Pimblett, despite the loss, showed resilience and used the post-fight platform to advocate for men's mental health.
- •In the co-main event, Sean O'Malley ended his two-fight losing streak with a unanimous decision win against Song Yadong.
- •Other notable results included Umar Nurmagomedov's win over Deiveson Figueiredo and Natalia Silva's victory against Rose Namajunas.
Why It Matters: Justin Gaethje secured the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, ending Paddy Pimblett's perfect UFC run.
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