Paddy Pimblett surprises by revealing strategy to beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324

P. Pimblett (photo) in UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @UFCEurope

Paddy Pimblett plans to knock out Justin gaethje No. UFC 324, scheduled for January 24th. The Briton faces the American in main fight The event marks the beginning of a billion-dollar partnership between the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Paramount. Contrary to the perception that his main weapon is grappling, the 'Playmobil hair' fighter intends to keep the fight standing and relies on the power of his hands to decide the duel.

In an interview with 'Red Corner MMA', Pimblett stated that he's betting on a knockout, believes many will be surprised by his stand-up performance, and projects that Gaethje shouldn't last beyond the third round, drawing a comparison to his performance against... Michael chandler.

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“Everyone’s going to be shocked because I think I’m going to knock him out. People think I’m just going to grab him and take him down, but no… I don’t see him making it past the third round, just like Chandler,” he said. Paddy Pimblett.

Pimblett and Gaethje will fight for the lightweight title at UFC 324.

With Ilia Topuria Having taken time off to resolve personal matters, Dana White acted quickly and made it official. Paddy Pimblett against Justin gaethje in the main fight of UFC 324The fight will be for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), pitting two of the most popular names in the division against each other for the provisional title.