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Paddy Pimblett vows 'beatdown' on Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
22 Jan
Summary
- Paddy Pimblett faces Justin Gaethje for interim lightweight title.
- Winner to get undisputed title shot against Ilia Topuria.
- Both fighters have exchanged threats ahead of UFC 324.
Paddy Pimblett has issued a stark warning to Justin Gaethje, promising a "beatdown" ahead of their interim UFC lightweight title clash at UFC 324. The highly anticipated main event in Las Vegas will be the first UFC event of the year and coincides with the promotion's new broadcast deal.
Pimblett, aiming to maintain his perfect 8-0 UFC record, sees this fight as a stepping stone to an undisputed title bout with Ilia Topuria. Topuria is currently inactive due to personal matters, and the winner of Gaethje vs. Pimblett is slated to face him.
Gaethje, known as 'The Highlight,' has openly expressed his desire to "hurt" Pimblett and secure an undisputed title in what could be the final chapter of his career. However, Pimblett remains unfazed by Gaethje's reputation and knockout power, stating he will "put a beatdown on him like he's never received."
The pre-fight tension escalated at the media day, with both fighters exchanging fierce predictions. Gaethje, a veteran with 26 wins, 73% by knockout, aims to be the first to "shut the lights out" of Pimblett, who has lived by the mantra "Scousers don't get knocked out."
