Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje
Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje?
Pimblett faced Gaethje in a highly anticipated match for the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship, ultimately losing by unanimous decision.
Paddy Pimblett
Key numbers
- Total Fights27
- Wins23
- Losses4
- Wins by Knockout7
- Wins by Submission10
Top honours
- Cage Warriors Featherweight ChampionOne-time champion with one successful title defense.
- Fight of the NightOne time vs. Justin Gaethje.
- Performance of the NightFive times for various fights in the UFC.
- Breakthrough Fighter of the Year2022, awarded by the World MMA Awards.
- Breakout Fighter of the Year2022, awarded by Combat Press.
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Justin Gaethje
Key numbers
- MMA Record27 wins, 5 losses
- Knockouts20 wins by knockout
- Submissions1 win by submission
- Decisions6 wins by decision
- Amateur Record7 wins, 0 losses
Top honours
- UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionTwo-time holder
- WSOF Lightweight ChampionFirst and only champion
- Fight of the Night Bonuses10 bonuses, tied for most in UFC history
- Post-Fight Bonuses15 bonuses in 15 UFC appearances
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved during collegiate wrestling career