Justin Gaethje as soon as once more ruined the UFC’s plans by profitable the interim light-weight gold medal in the primary occasion of UFC 324 after a hard-fought five-round battle with Paddy Pimblett.
From the primary spherical, Gaethje got here into the fireplace precisely as deliberate. With fixed ahead strain, “The Spotlight” teamed up with “The Buddy” and dropped him a number of instances.
Though Scouser escaped a knockout, followers had been reminded of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s well-known line about Justin Gaethje “hitting him like a truck.”
In the meantime, Pimblett tried to dismantle Justin Gaethje’s left leg and landed just a few uppercuts, however the 37-year-old did not have a lot hassle.
Gaethje dogged Pimblett for 5 rounds, by no means stepping again and constantly touchdown extra damaging photographs. The Briton confirmed flashes of momentum within the fifth spherical, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to vary the end result. Ultimately, Gaethje gained a unanimous determination victory, incomes him the interim UFC 155-pound title.
Each fighters placed on considered one of their finest fights thus far to kick off the UFC on Paramount+ period.
MMA world reacts to Justin Gaethje dismantling Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324
Henry Cejudo posted on X and praised Justin Gaethje.
“One of many best fights of all time. Justin Gaethje #ANDNEW #UFC324
P4P King Islam Makhachev posted:
“What got here on a platter turned out to be inedible #ufc324.”
BMF Champion Max Holloway writes:
“What an ideal combat! A fantastic deal with for brand spanking new @paramountplus followers! #UFC324”
Dustin Poirier praised Paddy Pimblett’s braveness regardless of dropping.
“Welcome to the large leagues, Patrick! One up for the legends #UFC324.”
Dillon Danis quipped:
“I’ve mentioned it from the start: Paddy Pimblett’s shit sucks. The hype created by the UFC has been uncovered 😂.”
In the meantime, Arman Tsarukyan didn’t miss the chance to assault Pimblett. Pimblett was not the previous and was quickly closing in on a title shot. The primary UFC light-weight contender wrote:
“That is what occurs if you’re given an opportunity and artificially pushed up the rankings. It is a utterly unfair title win for Paddy. Congratulations to Justin. He confirmed actual coronary heart. He will step up and combat alongside me, not like others. I respect him.”
Director Jiří Prochaska congratulated “The Spotlight.”
“Congratulations @Justin_Gaethje. But it surely was a powerful efficiency from each of them. The strikes had been heavy, the punches had been large, no precision, however simply pure exhausting work and saved coming via the punches. Generally fights are like that and Gaethje is significantly better than this. Powerful win 🙏.”
Tristan Tate confirmed help for Paddy Pimblett:
“Paddy continues to be the dangerous man. A troublesome robust man from the north. Good luck @PaddyTheBaddy. An inspiring efficiency.”
Cork Tim Welch thinks Pimblett was vaping earlier than UFC 324 hit fuel tank:
“Paddy was knocking out a cloud of fats from his vape pen earlier than the weigh-in. That should have affected his fuel tank. #UFC324.”
Cody Garbrandt posted on X:
“A giant style combat!! @ufc”
In the meantime, Belal Muhammad additionally reacted to the primary occasion of UFC 324.
“Paddy shouldn’t be used to those dogfights. Justin is used to those dogfights.”
Lerone Murphy praised Pimblett’s toughness:
“Paddy is a warrior!!!”
Renato Moicano had related sentiments.
“Paddy is in hassle!!”
Khabib Nurmagomedov additionally congratulated “The Spotlight”.
“@Justin_Gaethje A real legend, congratulations 👏👏👏 What a combat 👏 And remember Justin is sort of 38 years previous.”
