Businessman reveals that Justin Gaethje took medication before fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.

Gaethje celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Manager of big names in MMA, Ali Abdelaziz also represents Justin Gaethje , who won the interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, last Saturday (24), in Las Vegas (USA). The Egyptian revealed that the American took medication before the big fight against the Englishman.

According to the American website 'MMA Junkie', Gaethje's agent stated that the fighter took antibiotics for a neck injury caused by an ingrown hair before his fight against Paddy Pimblett last Saturday.

“He had an ingrown hair. He took some antibiotics. He was fine, no complaints, no excuses. He’s the kind of guy who would never make an excuse,” said Ali Abdelaziz.

🚨 Justin Gaethje took antibiotics for the wound on his neck before the Paddy Pimblett fight, per @AliAbdelaziz00

“He had an ingrown hair. He took some antibiotics. He was fine, no complaints, no excuses. He's the type of guy that would never use an excuse.”

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