Paddy Pimblett Ready for War with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career as he takes on Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 324 on January 24. The winner of this highly anticipated bout will be crowned the new interim lightweight world champion, and Pimblett is confident that he has what it takes to come out on top.
Looking ahead to the fight, Pimblett is hoping to have a knockdown, drag-out brawl with Gaethje, but he’s not expecting the fight to go the distance. “I’d love to have a scrap with him,” Pimblett told MMA Junkie. “In all my years of fighting, including my amateur fights, 35 fights, I’ve never really had a war, so it’d be nice to finally get one with the king of them. But I don’t think it’ll get that far. I think I’ll finish him. Once we’re down, he’s not getting back up.”
Pimblett’s Confidence in His Abilities
Pimblett is confident in his abilities, particularly in his wrestling and scrambling. “People underestimate my wrestling and underestimate my scrambling,” he said. “People think I can’t wrestle, which makes me laugh. No one thought I was going to take Michael Chandler down and I dropped him on his head.” Pimblett is looking to use his striking skills to take down Gaethje, and he’s not planning on taking him down. “I want to knock him out,” he said. “I’m going to come out and strike with him. People are calling it a grappler versus striker fight, but it’s not.”
Gaethje’s Recent Performance
Gaethje has been on a roll lately, winning three of his last four fights, including a highlight-reel head-kick KO against Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. He’s known for his aggressive fighting style, which has earned him the nickname “The Highlight.” Gaethje’s ability to finish fights with his striking has made him a fan favorite, and he’s looking to do the same against Pimblett.
Pimblett’s Undefeated Record
Pimblett goes into the contest with an unblemished 7-0 record under the UFC banner, including a decisive third-round TKO victory over Michael Chandler in his last outing. He’s been impressive in his UFC career so far, and a win over Gaethje would cement his position as one of the top lightweight contenders.
The stage is set for an exciting fight between Pimblett and Gaethje, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome. With both fighters known for their aggressive styles, it’s likely to be a thrilling contest that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Will Pimblett’s confidence and skills be enough to take down Gaethje, or will “The Highlight” prove to be too much for him? Only time will tell.
