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Paddy Pimblett beaten by Justin Gaethje in savage UFC 324 title fight

Paddy Pimblett during his title-fight loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 — Paddy Pimblett during his title-fight loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 (Getty Images)

Paddy Pimblett suffered his first devastating defeat in the UFC against Justin Gaethje in a five-round war at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje won the chaotic contest by decision with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46, claiming the interim lightweight title.
Despite facing immense punishment, including multiple knockdowns and two eye pokes, Pimblett, known as Paddy The Baddy, withstood the full 25 minutes.
The loss costs Pimblett a potential shot at his rival Ilia Topuria, while Gaethje is now set to fight for the undisputed lightweight gold for the third time.
Pimblett expressed resilience after the fight, stating he is “31, you haven’t seen the last of me,” and paid tribute to Gaethje as a legend.

Paddy Pimblett reacts to UFC title-fight loss after knockdowns and eye pokes — In full