Justin Gaethje (Justin) won the fight against Paddy Pimblett (Paddy) by unanimous decision to become interim UFC lightweight champion at UFC 324.

Quick Scoop: Who Won, Paddy or Justin?

  • The bout was the main event of UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
  • Judges’ scorecards: 48–47, 49–46, 49–46 in favor of Justin Gaethje.
  • Result: Justin Gaethje wins by unanimous decision and claims the interim UFC lightweight title.

How the fight played out

  • Justin started aggressively, rocking Paddy early and scoring knockdowns with heavy punches.
  • Paddy rallied with sharp jabs and hard leg kicks, especially in the middle rounds, earning respect for his toughness and late surge.
  • Despite Paddy’s comeback attempts, the sustained damage and Gaethje’s pressure convinced all three judges to side with Justin.

Aftermath and reactions

  • Justin Gaethje is now interim lightweight champion again and is lined up for a future shot at undisputed champ Ilia Topuria once Topuria returns from a personal break.
  • Paddy Pimblett’s UFC win streak ended, but he gained respect for going the distance in a bloody five‑round war and vowed to come back better.
  • Gaethje praised Paddy’s durability, echoing the “Scousers don’t get knocked out” line in his post-fight interview.

Mini forum‑style takeaway

“who won paddy or justin?”
Answer: Justin Gaethje took it on the cards, but both walked out with their reputations raised after a brutal five‑round battle.

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