FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Justin Gaethje's victory over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje shone in the main event of UFC 324 and became the interim lightweight champion.

Rodrigo Tannuri

25/01/2026 | 3:10

Gaethje celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Justin gaethje He once again reached the top of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) in the world's largest MMA organization. This Saturday (14), in Las Vegas (USA), in the main fight of UFC 324The American put on a show and punished... Paddy Pimblett In the striking exchanges, at the end of the 25-minute battle, the veteran defeated the Englishman by unanimous decision, becoming the interim champion of the category and ending his undefeated streak in the company.

Despite being 37 years old, an advanced age to compete, Gaethje showed no sign of slowing down. On the contrary, the veteran imposed an intense pace on the fight and pressured Paddy from start to finish. Aggressive and powerful, the American scored knockdowns against 'The Baddy' and frequently rocked him. 'The Highlight's' superiority in the duel was so great that the Englishman left with his face and body extremely bruised.

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Watch the highlights of Justin Gaethje's victory over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.

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Check out the results of UFC 324

Main Card

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated song yadong by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3min15sec of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natalia Silva derrotou Rose namajunas by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva derrotou arnold allen by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier derrotou Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov derrotou Modest Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4min57sec of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez derrotou Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3min16sec of R1

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Alexander Hernandez – fight canceled

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman – fight canceled

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ty Miller defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 4min59sec of R1

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