🥊 UFC 324 Live Blog: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
UFC 324 live: Gaethje outworks Pimblett decision
Main event: Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (155 lbs) 🔥 Build-Up & Weigh-Ins The interim lightweight title fight between Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje and Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett was one of the most hyped matchups of early 2026. With undisputed champ Ilia Topuria on hiatus for personal reasons, the interim belt was on the line. At the official weigh-ins, Gaethje made the 155-lb limit and Pimblett came in at 154 lbs, confirming the bout was official. Pimblett stoked the atmosphere in Vegas , even revealing he bought hundreds of tickets for friends and family to back him in the arena — a psychological edge he hoped would unsettle the American veteran. 🎤 Talk Before the Fight In the pre-fight press and media obligations, the tension was palpable. Pimblett playfully taunted Gaethje during the weigh-in face-offs, suggesting his opponent was bothered by crowd reactions and trying to get under his skin. Gaethje, 37, hinted he may be in the twilight of his career, aiming to make th…
