Summary
Justin Gaethje won the interim UFC lightweight championship by beating Paddy Pimblett in a five-round fight in Las Vegas. This victory ended Pimblett’s nine-fight winning streak. Gaethje's win sets him up for a title match against Ilia Topuria in 2026.
Key Facts
- Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to win the interim UFC lightweight title at UFC 324.
- The fight lasted five rounds and the judges scored it 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in favor of Gaethje.
- This match ended Paddy Pimblett's nine-fight winning streak in the UFC.
- Gaethje’s victory sets up a future title fight against Ilia Topuria.
- Paddy Pimblett’s career record is now 23 wins, 4 losses, and no draws.
- Sean O’Malley won his match against Song Yadong, ending his two-fight losing streak.
- Natalia Silva claimed victory over Rose Namajunas in a women’s flyweight match, potentially positioning her for a title fight against Valentina Shevchenko.
