Paddy Pimblett lost to Justin Gaethje in the UFC interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324.
## What happened?
Gaethje dominated Pimblett from start to finish, taking home his second interim belt.
Gaethje entered the fight as an underdog against Pimblett.
The American fighter proved his doubters wrong, winning the fight convincingly.
## Why it matters for Paddy Pimblett
The loss is a setback for Pimblett, who was looking to make a statement in the lightweight division.
Pimblett's performance was disappointing, with Gaethje controlling the pace of the fight.
The British fighter will need to regroup and come back stronger in his next fight.
## What comes next?
Gaethje will face UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria in a title unification bout at UFC Freedom 250.
The fight will take place on Sunday at the White House in Washington.
Gaethje will be looking to build on his momentum from the win over Pimblett.
The fight against Topuria will be a tough test for Gaethje, with the champion boasting a 17-0 MMA record.
Gaethje's record now stands at 27-5 MMA, with 10-5 UFC.
The win over Pimblett was a significant one for Gaethje, who had been written off by some as a title contender.
But Gaethje proved his doubters wrong, putting on a dominant performance against Pimblett.
The fight was a one-sided affair, with Gaethje winning convincingly.
And Gaethje will be looking to carry that momentum into his next fight against Topuria.
So the stage is set for a thrilling title unification bout at UFC Freedom 250.
The fight will be a must-watch for UFC fans, with two of the best lightweight fighters in the world facing off.
Gaethje's win over Pimblett was a statement victory, and he will be looking to make another statement against Topuria.
But Topuria will not be an easy opponent, with the champion having a perfect MMA record.
The fight will be a tough test for both fighters, with the winner taking home the UFC lightweight title.