The spotlight of tonight’s UFC 324 occasion was the interim light-weight title combat between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
Gaethje (27-5 MMA) was seeking to reclaim the promotion’s interim light-weight title when he clashed with Pimblett in tonight’s essential occasion. “The Spotlight’s” earliest bout was at UFC 313 in March 2025, when he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous determination in a “Struggle of the Evening” efficiency. Previous to that victory, the 37-year-old suffered a brutal knockout loss by the hands of Max Holloway at UFC 300.
In the meantime, Paddy Pimblett (23-4 blended martial arts) enters tonight’s headliner on an eight-fight successful streak, his most up-to-date win coming by TKO over Michael Chandler on the UFC 314 occasion final April. Previous to that victory, “The Buddy” had a first-round submission victory over King Greene at UFC 304.
Tonight’s interim light-weight title combat was an exhilarating five-round battle. Justin Gaethje was capable of drop Paddy Pimblett a number of occasions in the course of the 25-minute match, however was unable to safe a end. Regardless of the bloodshed, “The Buddy” confirmed quite a lot of coronary heart whereas delivering highly effective blows. After a five-round match, “The Spotlight” earned a unanimous determination victory.
Official outcomes of UFC 324: Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett unanimous determination (48-47, 49-46 x2)
Take a look at the professionals’ reactions to “Gaethje vs. Pimblett” beneath.
It is exhausting to comply with that. #UFC324
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 25, 2026
We want a superb English translator to translate Paddy English into English.
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 25, 2026
Justin comes wild
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
Paddy holds his chin very excessive. #UFC324
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 25, 2026
Justin seems to be drained
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
10-9 Gaethje. Justin is about to shock the world #UFC324 🏆
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 25, 2026
Justin lowers his head an excessive amount of and can in all probability damage himself with a knee or an uppercut.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
Paddy is not used to those canine fights, Justin lives in a spot like this.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
Get factors with each poke and everybody will cease doing it
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
Come on, Paddy. Go your proper hand and take the lead leg.
— Leah McCourt (@leahmccourtmma) January 25, 2026
Possibly the Scouser cannot be knocked out.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
29-28 Gaethje. Paddy successfully returned to this combat. #UFC324
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 25, 2026
After this struggle, Paddy is more likely to lose about 5 years of helpful life.
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 25, 2026
Received 3-1 Justin Gaethje advances to the finals
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 25, 2026
UFC 324 finals
What a battle 👍🔥#UFC324— Georges StPierre (@GeorgesStPierre) January 25, 2026
An actual huge style combat!! @ufc
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) January 25, 2026
I am glad to see these two warriors 2. What a struggle! #UFC324
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 25, 2026
Justin has a assured bonus for every battle
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 25, 2026
Reactions after Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324:
This Justin Gaethje @ufc absolute animal
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 25, 2026
Patrick, welcome to the massive leagues!
1st win to turn into a legend #UFC324— Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 25, 2026
It turned out that the meals delivered on a platter was inedible. #ufc324
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHCHEVMMA) January 25, 2026
It is regular to your face to harm the day after a combat!! Paddy’s face was positively sore from spherical 2!!! What a combat! ! #UFC324
— Corey “Time beyond regulation” Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) January 25, 2026
I believe @Dana White You need to get all $400.000 and provides it to those two boys in the primary occasion. What a struggle! #UFC324 I do not bear in mind seeing such insanity.
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 25, 2026
What did you consider tonight’s essential occasion “The Buddy” and “The Spotlight”? Please share your ideas within the feedback part. PENN Nation!
