According to a report by Dan Hiergesell published on October 31, 2026, a fan of Paddy Pimblett was "brutally checked" by Justin Gaethje after the fan did not know the two fighters had competed against each other. The incident stems from their UFC lightweight interim championship bout at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Gaethje and Pimblett fought. The report did not provide further details on the nature of the interaction.
Gaethje Confronts Pimblett Fan After UFC 324 Bout
