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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Gaethje outworked Paddy Pimblett over five rounds to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, derailing UFC's plan to turn Pimblett into a breakout star as the Paramount era begins. The result raises questions about Pimblett's ceiling and elevates Gaethje as the reigning interim champ, while elites like Topuria and Tsarukyan loom as future challenges; the event also marked a notable pay-raise for fighters, signaling a broader shift in the promotion.
Paddy Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss, falling to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, in a five-round war. Teammate Molly McCann posted an encouraging Instagram Stories message, saying the setback will help Pimblett and the Next Generation MMA team grow and that she’s proud of him, while the result jeopardizes potential future matchups and payday plans with Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria smeared Paddy Pimblett on social media after UFC 324, calling him a "little sausage" and saying Justin Gaethje is "screwed no matter what" if they fight; Topuria remains the lightweight champion who hasn’t defended the belt, while Gaethje has floated a title-unification bout for a June UFC event.
Max Holloway watched UFC 324 from home and posted live reactions to Justin Gaethje’s five‑round domination of Paddy Pimblett, praising Gaethje’s power and calling the bout a potential Fight of the Year. Holloway, a former BMF champ who KO’d Gaethje at UFC 300, teased a possible rematch and noted Gaethje’s interest in facing him rather than pursuing a unification with Ilia Topuria. The performance kept Gaethje on the path toward title contention, with Holloway’s reaction highlighting the buzz around their rivalries.
Pimblett lost a unanimous decision to Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title, enduring two knockdowns and a first-round body shot. He praised Gaethje as a legend, rejected a moral victory, and vowed to return stronger, noting he believed 48-47 was a fair score.
Dustin Poirier publicly clapped back at Paddy Pimblett on social media after Pimblett mocked Poirier’s retirement ahead of UFC 324, where Pimblett was defeated by Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision for the interim lightweight title; Pimblett delivered a striking-heavy performance with zero takedowns, drawing attention to the ongoing rift and Poirier’s big-league jab.