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    Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Justin GaethjevsPaddy Pimblett
    16
    Fights
    9
    11
    Wins
    8
    7
    Finishes
    6
    4
    Title Fights
    1
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes
    484
    4
    Takedowns
    4
    13:17
    Control Time
    18:21

    Striking Stats

    Justin GaethjevsPaddy Pimblett
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    484
    57.6%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    52.7%
    79.4
    Sig. Str / Fight
    53.8
    9
    Knockdowns
    2
    841
    Head Strikes
    298
    139
    Body Strikes
    87
    291
    Leg Strikes
    99

    Grappling Stats

    Justin GaethjevsPaddy Pimblett
    4
    Takedowns Landed
    4
    26.7%
    Takedown Acc.
    21.1%
    0.3
    TD / Fight
    0.4
    0
    Sub. Attempts
    8
    0
    Reversals
    1

    Tale of the Tape

    37 yrs
    Age
    31 yrs
    5' 11"
    Height
    5' 10"
    155 lbs.
    Weight
    155 lbs.
    70"
    Reach
    73"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    1,219
    ELO Rating
    1,166
    1,219
    Peak ELO
    1,166
    68.8%
    Win Rate
    88.9%
    63.6%
    Finish Rate
    75%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    16
    Total Fights
    9
    9-5
    UFC Record
    7-0
    3
    Win Streak
    1
    4
    Best Streak
    7
    3
    Title Wins
    0
    WLWWW
    Last 5
    WWWLW

    Win Method Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje
    KO/TKO (7)63.6%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (4)36.4%
    Paddy Pimblett
    KO/TKO (2)25%
    Submission (4)50%
    Decision (2)25%

    Fan Ratings

    8.0
    Overall
    7.6
    8.8
    Striking
    6.6
    5.5
    Grappling
    8.1
    6.6
    Wrestling
    7.2
    8.1
    Cardio
    7.5
    8.5
    Chin
    8.4
    9.1
    Power
    7.0
    9.6
    Excitement
    8.2

    Head-to-Head Record

    Justin Gaethje1
    –
    Paddy Pimblett0
    W
    UFC 324: Gaethje vs. PimblettDecision - Unanimous - R5
    Jan 24, 2026

    Common Opponents (2)

    W1W
    Michael Chandler
    W1W
    W1W
    Tony Ferguson
    W1W
    Who Wins?
    Justin Gaethje ProfilePaddy Pimblett Profile

    Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett: Matchup Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Paddy Pimblett is 8-1 at Lightweight, winning 88.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.

    They have met 1 time. Justin Gaethje leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Jan 24, 2026, won by Justin Gaethje by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

    Justin Gaethje holds the higher ELO rating, 1,219 to 1,166. Career peaks are 1,219 for Justin Gaethje and 1,166 for Paddy Pimblett. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Paddy Pimblett has 2 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 75% of the time.

    Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Paddy Pimblett is 5' 10" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Paddy Pimblett. Justin Gaethje is 37, Paddy Pimblett is 31.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Paddy Pimblett has landed 484 at 52.7% with 4 takedowns and 18:21 of control.

    Justin Gaethje has 4 title fights (3 won) against 1 (0 won) for Paddy Pimblett. They share 2 common opponents: Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson.