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“I Didn’t Even Cry” – Paddy Pimblett Reveals How His UFC 324 Loss to Justin Gaethje Was Different

Ever since Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, retiring on his stool at the end of the fourth round, fans have started looking at Paddy Pimblett’s own setback against the American in a different light. For…

By Kshitiz Kumar Singh · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:10 AM

Key Things to Know

Paddy Pimblett stated he did not cry following his UFC 324 defeat to Justin Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje previously defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 via a fourth-round stoppage.
Pimblett has targeted a return to action around March or April 2027.

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Paddy Pimblett addressed his defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, noting that his emotional reaction differed from previous setbacks as he did not even cry following the result. The article highlights how supporters have revisited Pimblett's performance against the American in light of subsequent division bouts.

The report also references Justin Gaethje's victory over former two-division champion Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, where Topuria retired on his stool after the fourth round. Pimblett reportedly has an alternate timeline in mind for his return, targeting early 2027.

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“I Didn’t Even Cry” – Paddy Pimblett Reveals How His UFC 324 Loss to Justin Gaethje Was Different

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