Paddy Pimblett Weighed 154 at UFC 324, Later Gained 36 lb
Paddy Pimblett weighed 154 pounds at the official weigh-in for UFC 324 on January 23, 2026. He then faced Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 24. Gaethje won by unanimous decision after five rounds, with scorecards of 49-46 twice and 48-47.
Official Weigh-In and Fight Result
The official weigh-in record lists Pimblett at 154 pounds for the title fight. That is the documented pre-fight scale reading. The UFC event took place in Nevada, not California, and the available official record does not list an in-cage weight for Pimblett.
Gaethje dropped Pimblett during the fight and won on the judges’ cards. Pimblett completed all five rounds, but the judges favored Gaethje unanimously. The result made Gaethje the interim lightweight champion. These details place the weigh-in in the context of the bout rather than treating a later weight figure as an official fight-night measurement.
Later Weight Gain Report
In February, Pimblett said he had gained 36 pounds since the loss and discussed his post-fight weight. That comment came weeks after UFC 324. It does not establish what he weighed when he entered the cage on January 24, nor does it provide a commission-measured fight-night weight.
Weight regain after a weigh-in is a topic of interest in combat sports, but estimates should be distinguished from official readings. The record for UFC 324 confirms Pimblett weighed 154 pounds at the official weigh-in. His later statement described weight gained after the contest. It is not evidence that he entered the cage at 190–192 pounds.
UFC 324 Lightweight Title Fight
Pimblett faced Gaethje in a five-round interim championship bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gaethje won by unanimous decision on January 24, 2026. The official weigh-in showed Pimblett at 154 pounds the day before, and his later public comment described a 36-pound gain after the fight.
Sources
- UFC 324 event details
- Fight recap and results (Reuters)
- Analysis of Pimblett’s weight claims
- Post-fight weight insights
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