US EditionPaddy Pimblett shows true colours with post-fight Liverpool message
Gaethje became the first two-time interim lightweight champion after a five-round decision win while Pimblett honored Liverpool figures and advocated for men's mental health.
- At UFC 324 in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by decision to claim the interim lightweight title with scorecards of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46.
- Ilia Topuria, 28, has been on a break from MMA amid personal difficulties, and Justin Gaethje is widely expected to face the incumbent lightweight champion later this year.
- Amid heavy exchanges, Justin Gaethje used his nous and power to keep Paddy Pimblett on the back foot, while an unspotted eye poke may have aided Gaethje despite Pimblett largely controlling the contest.
- After the loss, Paddy Pimblett dedicated his performance to Liam Gittins, Julie Gittins, and Liverpool stars Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, and urged support for men's mental health after losing two close friends.
- Gaethje made history as the first two-time interim champion at UFC 324 and praised Pimblett's toughness, while Jurgen Klopp, Steven Gerrard and fans showed strong support despite Pimblett's loss.
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The UFC left on Saturday and Sunday morning its first big evening of 2026. Las Vegas night left high-flying matches, among which was the main event, Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblettt for the interim lightweight title, division where reigns Ilia Topuria, who has not fought since June 2025. The main fight consisted of five electrifying rounds, where experienced Gaethje brought out all his repertoire to fully dominate a Pimblett who managed to avo…
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Paddy Pimblett was immediately transported to hospital following his brutal defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.The Liverpudlian emerged from the five-round battle with significant facial damage, including severe swelling around his right eye and cuts across his nose and lips.Blood was pouring from his eye following the fight.UFC president Dana White captured the extent of the injuries when he visited Pimblett in the dressing room, …
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