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Who won the UFC fight tonight? Final results from UFC 324 | Sporting News Justin Gaethje wins interim gold following a brutal war against game Paddy Pimblett.

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Justin Gaethje Beats Paddy Pimblett & Earns Ilia Topuria Fight in Bloody UFC 324 War The first UFC main event of 2026 was an interim lightweight title bout featuring Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Takes war to win UFC gold Gaethje won the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship on Saturday, defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

Impact Throughout his storied WSOF (now PFL) run and early in his UFC career, Gaethje was known as a reckless brawler that pushed the pace at all costs and was willing to eat a strike in order to land two of his own. He got away from that recently, fighting much smarter and picking his spots better. Here, in what was clearly his last chance at UFC gold, he went back to his old ways and it paid off in a major way. Gaethje was at his best when he bullied Paddy up against the fence and let his hands go. He landed knockdowns in each of the first two rounds, the second of which may have very well led to a stoppage if there had been some more time on the clock. It wasn't a flawless effort, as Pimblett actually closed with a 156-144 edge in significant strikes landed, but the most notable moments of the fight came from Justin, as did the only three takedowns of the bout. We're only 24 days in 2026 and this was the first card of the year, but this one will likely be in the Fight of the Year discussion when all is said and done. As for Gaethje, he's looking at a unification bout with champion Ilia Topuria at some point. Expect the 37-year-old Arizona native to be a hefty underdog when that one finally gets booked.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

UFC 324 live updates: Time, stream, predictions for Gaethje vs Pimblett card today UFC 324 promises to be a must-watch fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Here is how to watch the entire card's Paramount+ debut...

JANUARY 24 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 324 live fight updates, results, highlights from Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett | Sporting News Who will walk out of Las Vegas holding interim gold? The Sporting News will provide results, analysis, and highlights from UFC 324.

JANUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett odds, picks and predictions Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett meet at UFC 324 Saturday in a lightweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

JANUARY 24 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UFC 324 Prelim Fight Card Picks & Predictions for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett The UFC finally returns this Saturday with UFC 324, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all eight of the card’s pre...

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Paddy Pimblett sizes up Justin Gaethje as UFC comes to Paramount Deadspin | Paddy Pimblett sizes up Justin Gaethje as UFC comes to Paramount

JANUARY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headline first Paramount+ card

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline the UFC's first card on Paramount+ this Saturday

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

UFC 324 predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett picks and full fight card winners | Sporting News See UFC 324 predictions and expert picks for every fight on the Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett fight card.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC 324 predictions: Gaethje vs. Pimblett picks, odds and what to know Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett in UFC 324 on Paramount+ this Saturday. Here are the latest predictions and odds.

JANUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Justin Gaethje Reveals UFC Retirement Plan Before UFC 324 Fight With Paddy Pimblett Justin Gaethje claims he has a clear plan for retirement in mind just days out from his interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324.

JANUARY 21 • SI.COM

"That was a scary night"- Justin Gaethje comes clean about "biggest mistake" he made in the Max Holloway fight Justin Gaethje's worst loss in MMA arguably came at UFC 300 against Max Holloway.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm thinking of Justin Gaethje lying face down" - Dustin Poirier recalls his wife's advice about Max Holloway's iconic pointing down moment Dustin Poirier is as game as they come when it comes to fighting. However, even he was wary of standing and trading in the pocket with Max H...

JANUARY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje addresses staph infection rumors ahead of his interim time fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 The MMA community recently exploded after a viral photo of a visible wound on Gaethje’s neck sparked rumors of a staph infection.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"That looks so nasty" - Fans react to Justin Gaethje seemingly suffering from staph infection just weeks away from Paddy Pimblett clash Justin Gaethje recently sent fans into a frenzy after being spotted with some suspicious-looking wounds on his neck, with many speculating t...

JANUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I love how scared I'll be" - Justin Gaethje gets real about potential Ilia Topuria clash after facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 Justin Gaethje recently shared his thoughts on a potential Ilia Topuria fight and spoke about his mindset going into what may be his last-ev...

JANUARY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tony Ferguson speaks from experience and delivers a firm prediction for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 Tony Ferguson has spent enough time inside the cage with both Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett to offer a firm prediction for their UFC 324...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Paddy Pimblett trolls Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 324 interim title fight announcement, 'Ahalkalakets' responds Paddy Pimblett recently took shots at Arman Tsarukyan after booking an interim lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje, and the Georg...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"UNCLE DANA COOKED", "What a Joke" - Fans react as UFC announces Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett as the Paramount era's first major headliner The New Year is around the corner, and the UFC-Paramount era is just weeks from kicking off.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pimblett up next Gaethje will fight Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Gaethje will be looking to capture his fourth win in five fights, although that may be easier said than done against Pimblett, who will own a three-inch reach advantage over Gaethje and boasts a perfect 7-0 record since joining the UFC in 2021.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Gaethje eyes Ilia Topuria showdown, pushes for White House event: "I'm just as deserving as anybody in the lightweight division" Justin Gaethje is not letting the lightweight title picture move on without him, and he has made it clear that he wants Ilia Topuria next.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Paddy Pimblett explains why he prefers Justin Gaethje over Arman Tsarukyan for potential fight: "No one cares about him" Paddy Pimblett recently shared his thoughts on potential fights against Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan.

JULY 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Daniel Cormier unsure Justin Gaethje's retirement threat will work with UFC Daniel Cormier questions Justin Gaethje's approach with the UFC.

JULY 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM