During the UFC 324 tournament held in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje achieved an impressive victory over Paddy Pimblett, allowing him to claim the interim championship belt in the lightweight division.
The fight lasted five rounds and ended with a unanimous decision from the judges, who favored Gaethje with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46. This victory marked the 27th in the career of the 37-year-old fighter, who now has five losses and ten wins in the UFC.
For Paddy Pimblett, this defeat was the fourth in his MMA career and the first since his debut in the UFC. Despite the outcome, the fight was recognized as the best bout of the evening, and both athletes were awarded bonuses of $100,000 each.
This victory solidified Justin Gaethje's position in the lightweight division, bringing him closer to a potential unification fight for the championship title.
