UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT

Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett

Event UFC 324 : GAETHJE VS PIMBLETT
Date Jan 24, 2026
Status Completed
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Broadcast PARAMOUNT+

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

Who won Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett?

Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.

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 23-4-0 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 | 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje
L
The Baddy | 23-4-0 Paddy 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 The Highlight | 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Paddy Pimblett The Baddy | 23-4-0
usJustin Gaethje The Highlight 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
2023-07-30: 18532024-04-14: 18372025-03-08: 18452026-01-24: 18552026-06-14: 1869
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Award For the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. - Fight of the Night:

Fight Overview

RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Paddy Pimblett The Baddy 23-4-0 Paddy Pimblett
Elo1780Great
3Y trend1760 → 1780
2023-12-17: 17602024-07-27: 17772025-04-12: 17902026-01-24: 1780
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.

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Result

Justin Gaethje Decision (unanimous)
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)
Elo swing +10 Justin Gaethje (1845 → 1855) -10 Paddy Pimblett (1790 → 1780)

Elo edge

Justin Gaethje 1869 +14 last move
Paddy Pimblett 1780 -10 last move

Recorded fight totals

Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
Control time
5:55 vs 0:48
Total strikes
200 vs 170
Sig. strikes
144 vs 156
Takedowns
3 vs 0
Knockdowns
2 vs 0

Finishing profile

Justin Gaethje KO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Paddy Pimblett submission leads 43% of wins

Round stats
Justin Gaethje Fight stats Paddy Pimblett
200 Total strikes 170
3 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
144 Sig. strikes 156
2 Knockdowns 0
355 Control time 48
40 Total strikes 38
0 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
27 Sig. strikes 37
1 Knockdowns 0
61 Control time 0
52 Total strikes 25
2 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
32 Sig. strikes 22
1 Knockdowns 0
143 Control time 0
25 Total strikes 42
0 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
24 Sig. strikes 41
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Control time 0
44 Total strikes 36
1 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
32 Sig. strikes 35
0 Knockdowns 0
86 Control time 0
39 Total strikes 29
0 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
29 Sig. strikes 21
0 Knockdowns 0
65 Control time 48
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