Whereas some noticed Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje as a high-octane, albeit sloppy bout, a prolific MMA competitor known as it one of many lowest-quality UFC headliners he is seen shortly. This assertion was made by Josh Barnett, who holds the excellence of being the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in historical past. Previously often known as “Child-Confronted Murderer,” the artist has performed quite a lot of work underneath the banners of Delight, Strikeforce, and extra.
Gaethje defeated Pimblett on the judges’ scorecards to win the 155-pound gold medal and develop into the primary two-time UFC interim champion in historical past, however as Burnett stated, “The Warmaster” did not pull any punches on his private X account.
“Wow. This was one of many worst UFC major occasions shortly. Two gifted, dynamic finishers fought like a few newbies. Such an terrible present that lasted for 5 rounds. This was a qualifying match. #UFC324.”
Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje additionally falls aside attributable to versatile former UFC veteran
The principle occasion of UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje, additionally didn’t impress one other vital UFC alumnus, who was fairly achieved as a welterweight KO artist on the time. The fighter in query was Matt Brown, who responded to Burnett’s evaluation of the UFC’s first major occasion underneath the promotion’s new media rights take care of Paramount. In a thread about Barnett’s ever-growing X, Matt Brown stated:
“Agreed. Neither Ilya (Topuria) nor Armand (Tsarukian) want to interrupt a sweat to defeat both of them.”
Bouncing off his characterization of “The Immortal” and the way the present light-weight champion and primary contender within the division would fare towards each individuals within the interim title showdown at 155 kilos, Burnett responded, “No.
“If both (Paddy) Pimblett or (Justin Gaethje) fights like they did final evening, I’m all for it.”
