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Ilia Topuria dismisses Arman Tsarukyan as his toughest test and says he’d fight him if the UFC asks, even as he eyes a lightweight title defense against interim champ Justin Gaethje. Tsarukyan, riding a five‑fight win streak and once a backup for Topuria’s vacant title bout, has pressed for a title shot, but Topuria argues there are no easy fights and even suggested he’d fight both Gaethje and Tsarukyan if the UFC wanted.
Paddy Pimblett, coming off a unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, says he weighed about 86 kg (190 lb) after returning to Liverpool and enjoying a post‑fight food tour. He’s been eating well but not ballooning as much as in past camps, typically having one large meal plus a late snack, and he’s awaiting his next UFC assignment.
Jon Jones, reportedly battling hip arthritis, was burned by Dwight Howard on defense as Team Quavo beat Team Dwight 82-67 in the Celebrity Flag Football Challenge; the event also featured MMA stars like Demetrious Johnson, Justin Gaethje and Henry Cejudo and honored first responders and military members.
Paddy Pimblett says he’ll be back in the summer after a unanimous-decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in a largely striking affair, noting Gaethje’s performance while suffering visible bruising and eye pokes; Pimblett says he’s fine overall aside from a possible scratched cornea and remains eager for a rematch in the future.
Paddy Pimblett posted his first remarks since UFC 324, thanking fans and congratulating Justin Gaethje after a brutal five‑round war that left him hospitalized. His wife Laura shared photos highlighting his severe facial injuries, while the event drew record Paramount+ viewership (about 7.18 million households).
After a brutal five-round loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett posted that there are no excuses and congratulated Gaethje, noting he’s fine after a postfight hospital visit and vowing to return to pursue the undisputed lightweight title.
Paddy Pimblett's five‑round interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 could still spark a historic showdown with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House event, a bout that would be huge for the sport's profile and business and could keep Pimblett on a path toward a title shot, while McGregor eyes a high‑payoff comeback.
Michael Bisping criticized Paddy Pimblett’s defense after Pimblett’s UFC 324 main event loss to Justin Gaethje, praising Pimblett’s heart but saying he should keep his chin down and his hands up. Gaethje won by unanimous decision to remain a top lightweight, while Pimblett’s stylistic flaws continue to be a talking point among fans and pundits. Potential future opponents discussed include Conor McGregor and a Fizt with Dan Hooker, who also features in ongoing fan debate and the Pimblett hype train.
Israel Adesanya compared Gaethje vs Pimblett at UFC 324 to the historic Bonnar-Griffin clash, suggesting the bout could help spark a new era for the UFC. Gaethje won the five-round interim title fight by decision, while Pimblett faces a tougher road back to title contention, and Adesanya’s reaction underscored the perceived significance of the event despite some fan criticism.
Justin Gaethje says the legends lead 3-1 in the lightweight division after beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 and vows to avenge Max Holloway’s loss to Ilia Topuria, as he eyes the undisputed title and keeps the veteran-vs-rising-contender storyline alive.
Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett delivered a dramatic five-round main event at UFC 324, the first show under the Paramount deal, with Gaethje controlling much of the action and Pimblett showing immense heart. Israel Adesanya called the bout a watershed moment akin to the Spike TV era’s Griffin–Bonner classic, suggesting the new Paramount era started with a bang and drew wide attention to the sport.
Paddy Pimblett endured a brutal five-round war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 and was hospitalized, but his wife later posted that he’s absolutely fine and will be back; Gaethje initially refused hospital care, and Dana White later confirmed Gaethje is healthy.
Dustin Poirier, six months after retiring, says he will return to the UFC to settle his feud with Justin Gaethje in a third bout, though Gaethje is pursuing a lightweight title unification with Ilia Topuria, which could complicate an immediate rematch.
Paddy Pimblett weathered a brutal onslaught from Justin Gaethje and lost by unanimous decision at UFC 324, earning fan respect for his durability. Dana White posted an up-close photo of Pimblett’s battered face, and Pimblett was transported to hospital for precautionary scans after the fight.
Dillon Danis and Ilia Topuria joined in mocking Paddy Pimblett after Pimblett’s loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, continuing a long-running social-media feud and spotlighting Pimblett’s hype around his UFC presence.