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Michael Chandler Predicts Justin Gaethje’s Fate as Ilia Topuria’s Personal Battle Continues

Amid tensions in Ilia Topuria’s personal life, Justin Gaethje is all set to headline UFC’s first PPV of 2026 against Paddy Pimblett with the Interim Lightweight Title on the line. While Ilia Topuria will face the winner to unify the belts, he has made ...
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Michael Chandler picks Justin Gaethje over Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria?

Michael Chandler wants Justin Gaethje to defy the odds. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) takes on Paddy Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event on Jan. 24 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paramount+). Chandler ...

UFC 324 results: Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett ignite Paramount era with brutal Fight of the Year contender

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett set a bar for the UFC's Paramount era that may not be met for the rest of 2026.

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headline first Paramount+ card

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline the UFC's first card on Paramount+ this Saturday. Both fighters are fan favorites, though their rankings might not typically warrant a main event.
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Michael Chandler weighs in on Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 with strong warning and bold pick

Michael Chandler has stepped into the talk around Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett fight at UFC 324. Speaking in a recent ESPN MMA interview, Michael Chandler shared a bold view. He said Justin Gaethje has the edge, but fans are not giving Paddy Pimblett ...

Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 LAS VEGAS -- One of the storylines entering UFC 324 was whether Justin Gaethje would retire after facing Paddy Pimblett on Saturday night.