Who won Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett?
Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
EventUFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT
DateJan 24, 2026
DivisionLightweight Interim Title
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett is a completed Lightweight Interim Title fight from UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT. Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett quick answers
What event is Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett on?
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett is listed on UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT.
What are the records for Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett?
Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record and Paddy Pimblett enters with a 24-4-0 record.
What division is Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett?
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett is listed as a Lightweight Interim Title fight.
W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
L
The Baddy | 24-4-0Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(48–47, 49–46, 49–46)
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
AwardFor the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. - Fight of the Night:
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Paddy Pimblett
Elo1795Great
3Y trend1760 → 1795
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Justin Gaethje led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett comparison →Result
Justin GaethjeDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(48–47, 49–46, 49–46)
Elo swing+10Justin Gaethje (1845 → 1855)-10Paddy Pimblett (1790 → 1780)
Elo edge
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Paddy Pimblett1795+15 last move
Recorded fight totals
Justin GaethjevsPaddy Pimblett
Control time
5:55vs0:48
Total strikes
200vs170
Sig. strikes
144vs156
Takedowns
3vs0
Knockdowns
2vs0
Finishing profile
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Paddy Pimblettsubmission leads 46% of wins
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