Justin Gaethje News

Cole Shelton - January 26, 2026

The UFC held its first event of 2026, and it was the first event of the Paramount-era on Saturday for a solid UFC 324 card. The main event saw Justin Gaethje take on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. The co-main event saw Sean O’Malley taking on Song Yadong in a pivotal fight at bantamweight. In the end, it was Gaethje who picked up a decision win over Pimblett in an instant classic. The co-main event saw O’Malley return to the win column with a decision over Yadong.

Curtis Calhoun - January 26, 2026

Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan correctly forecasted how Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett would play out at UFC 324 weeks before the fight. UFC fan favorite Paddy Pimblett suffered his first setback inside the Octagon last weekend at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. In a back-and-forth instant classic, Justin Gaethje reclaimed the UFC interim lightweight title by outpointing Pimblett by unanimous decision in the main event.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 26, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes Justin Gaethje was clutch in a big spot at UFC 324. Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett collided with the interim UFC Lightweight Championship at stake. “The Highlight” and “The Baddy” went the distance. Gaethje earned another interim title after the judges awarded him a unanimous decision for his efforts.

Harry Kettle - January 25, 2026

Paddy Pimblett believes his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 was fair as he looks ahead to the future. Last Saturday night, Paddy Pimblett faced the biggest fight of his life against Justin Gaethje. The two battled it out over the interim UFC lightweight championship, and while Paddy certainly showed a lot of heart, he ultimately wasn’t able to hang with the damage and output being produced by ‘The Highlight’.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

Tonight’s UFC 324 event was headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje (27-5 MMA) was looking to reclaim the promotion‘s interim lightweight title when he collided with Pimblett in this evening’s main event. ‘The Highlight’ was most previously seen in action in March of 2025 at UFC 313, where he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in a ‘Fight of the Night‘ performance. Prior to that triumph, the 37-year-old has suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway at UFC 300.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 324 results, including the main event interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje (26-5 MMA) will be looking to reclaim the promotion‘s interim lightweight title when he collides with Pimblett in this evening’s main event. ‘The Highlight’ was most previously seen in action in March of 2025 at UFC 313, where he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in a ‘Fight of the Night‘ performance. Prior to that triumph, the 37-year-old has suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway at UFC 300.

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2026

The Octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 324 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje (26-5 MMA) will be looking to reclaim the promotion‘s interim lightweight title when he collides with Pimblett in this evening’s main event. ‘The Highlight’ was most previously seen in action in March of 2025 at UFC 313, where he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in a ‘Fight of the Night‘ performance. Prior to that triumph, the 37-year-old has suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway at UFC 300.

Harry Kettle - January 24, 2026

UFC legend Israel Adesanya has backed Paddy Pimblett to defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 tonight. In the main event of UFC 324 this evening, Paddy Pimblett will go head to head with Justin Gaethje for the UFC interim lightweight championship. It’s easily the biggest fight of Paddy’s career, and while the same can’t be said for Justin, it certainly feels significant – especially given that he’s heavily hinted at the possibility of retirement.

Cole Shelton - January 22, 2026

Justin Gaethje has sent a violent warning to Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje is set to face Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on Saturday in Las Vegas, in an intriguing bout. Although Gaethje is the underdog, he has confidence that he won’t just win, but will make a statement.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White says Justin Gaethje turned down a pay increase at UFC 324 after the UFC star’s viral remarks at media day. Justin Gaethje is hours away from potentially earning another interim lightweight championship against the surging Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.

Harry Kettle - January 22, 2026

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has issued a warning to Justin Gaethje ahead of their encounter at UFC 324 on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett will attempt to become the new UFC interim lightweight champion when he collides with Justin Gaethje. It serves as the biggest fight of his career to date and if he wins, he will set himself up for a huge showdown with Ilia Topuria, which has been a long time coming.

Harry Kettle - January 22, 2026

UFC veteran Justin Gaethje has disputed the idea that he’s receiving more money courtesy of the UFC-Paramount deal. This weekend, Justin Gaethje will step into the cage for what could be the final time in his mixed martial arts career. He is preparing to go head to head with Paddy Pimblett with the UFC interim lightweight championship on the line, and if he wins, he could set himself up for a blockbuster undisputed championship showdown with Ilia Topuria.

Cole Shelton - January 20, 2026

Dustin Poirier is excited to watch the UFC 324 main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Although Poirier is retired, he still pays attention to the UFC, especially to those he’s familiar with. He and Gaethje fought twice, so he’s no stranger to knowing what ‘The Highlight’ brings into the Octagon.

Harry Kettle - January 20, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier believes Paddy Pimblett could struggle in his UFC 324 main event against Justin Gaethje. This weekend, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will collide for the UFC interim lightweight championship. The winner is expected to go on and face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed crown, but given Ilia’s ongoing personal issues, it’s not yet clear as to what kind of timeline he’s working with regarding a return to the Octagon.

Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026

Paddy Pimblett expects to make a statement against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Pimblett is set to headline UFC 324 on Saturday for the interim lightweight title. It’s an intriguing fight, and heading into the bout, ‘The Baddy’ has full confidence he will be able to not just beat Gaethje but will finish him.

Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026

The UFC is set for its first event of 2026 as a stacked UFC 324 card takes place on Saturday, January 24. In the main event of UFC 324, an interim lightweight title is up for grabs as Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett. Heading into the bout, Gaethje is a +186 underdog while ‘The Baddy’ is a -245 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get the predictions for the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324. The pros slightly lean towards Pimblett getting the job done and becoming the interim lightweight title.

Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026

Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje’s upcoming title fight at UFC 324 might be his final Octagon appearance, according to his coach. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the UFC interim lightweight title later this month at UFC 324, amid Ilia Topuria’s ongoing hiatus. Gaethje and Pimblett earned shots at the interim title over top contender Arman Tsarukyan and others, and will ring in the UFC’s new broadcast partnership with Paramount+ in style.

BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026

Dan Hooker thought he had a friend in fellow UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett. It seems he was wrong. Pimblett is set to battle Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on Jan. 24. In a pre-fight interview with MMA Guru, the British contender was discussing the matchup when he took an unexpected shot at Hooker.