Paddy Pimblett thinks Justin Gaethje is only one extra payday away from driving off into the sundown.
In his first primary occasion of 2026, Pimblett will face Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim light-weight title, trying to earn his first gold medal contained in the Octagon.
Lengthy earlier than he teamed up with “The Buddy,” Gaethje made it clear that his subsequent transfer could be both retirement or a title shot. It ended up being the latter, however Pimblett believes Gaethje has already taken a step ahead.
Nonetheless, he will not make the error of underestimating Gaethje like he did with “Flash” Gordon.
“Justin has some huge cash proper now,” Pimblett instructed TMZ Sports activities. “He drives round in a Lamborghini Jeep. I believe he simply completed his final massive payday, however I am not going to underestimate him. You realize what I imply? I believe everybody underestimates me, and I might by no means try this to anybody else. The one time I did it with Jared Gordon years in the past, I virtually obtained hit, so I am by no means going to do this once more.”
“Folks speak lots about his knockout energy, however I believe I’ve extra knockout energy than he does. The final time he knocked him out by hand was James Vick in 2018 or one thing, after they have been nonetheless carrying Reeboks. He finishes folks off with the buildup of punches, however I do not assume he might hit me that onerous. I might be too quick, too elusive, and too good at vary.”
With a 7-0 report contained in the Octagon, Pimblett is a good favourite to win his first title, and the Liverpool native is listed at -230 at sportsbooks.
