Paddy Pimblett is confident he will leave a lasting impact on Justin Gaethje in their UFC 324 fight for the interim lightweight title, predicting a victory through his grappling skills despite Gaethje’s reputation for intense brawls.
Paddy Pimblett is gearing up to make a memorable impact on Justin Gaethje’s career at UFC 324. The showdown, set for Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, has fans buzzing. An interim lightweight title is up for grabs, adding fuel to the fire.
“The Baddy” versus “The Highlight” promises fireworks. Many wonder if Pimblett’s youthful energy will outshine Gaethje’s experience. Can Gaethje nullify Pimblett’s grappling and force a striking battle? Questions abound.
Gaethje, known for his brutal brawls, might face a different outcome this time. Pimblett is confident. “He won’t be physically the same after this fight, I will,” he declared, exuding self-assurance.
“I’m going to put a beatdown on him like he’s never received,” Pimblett stated. For him, it’s just another fight. Contracts come, and he signs them—no hesitation, no backing down.
Initially, Pimblett expected to fight Gaethje in October in Abu Dhabi. Plans changed, but now there’s a belt at stake. “Nice to actually fight someone I thought I was going to fight,” he mused.
Pimblett has a history of defeating seasoned opponents. Michael Chandler, King Green, Tony Ferguson—he’s bested them all. Notably, he knocked out Chandler and submitted Green, a feat unseen in 15 years.
Yet, Gaethje is a renowned finisher, collecting bonuses throughout his 14-fight UFC journey. He aims to deliver pain to Pimblett, who finds humor in the bravado. “He wants to make me piss my pants,” Pimblett chuckled.
Their job is to hurt each other, not engage in a pillow fight. Pimblett knows he’s going to inflict damage. “If he wants to try and hurt me, he can,” he shrugged, acknowledging the brutal nature of the sport.
When asked for a prediction, Pimblett leaned into his strength. “I keep envisioning a KO, but it more likely is probably Paddy by sub, isn’t it?” he pondered, hinting at his grappling prowess.