“I Want a War”- Paddy Pimblett Calls for Instant Classic Showdown With Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett is currently preparing for the biggest fight of his career, headlining the first-ever UFC-Paramount card. The UK native will face veteran Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in a much-awaited interim lightweight championship battle.
Ahead of the fight, Pimblett is the fan favourite, while Gaethje confidently promises victory and a future undisputed title opportunity. Gaethje has already lost two title fights, and this is his last shot at the UFC gold.
Pimblett is widely known as a showman, constantly entertaining audiences with bold trash talk, charisma, and a fearless fighting style. In recent interviews, the Liverpool star has promised fans a brutal and competitive fight, determined to deliver a fight to remember.
“I want a war. I’ve never had a proper war where we’re both cut and bloodied up. I’d love a fight like Adesanya and Gastelum. But I don’t think Justin Gaethje is the man to give me that. I just can’t see him going past the third round,” said Paddy Pimblett via Paramount UFC.
Paddy Pimblett referenced Israel Adesanya’s iconic UFC 236 battle with Kelvin Gastelum while explaining his expectations for violence. Adesanya won that fight via unanimous decision, and it earned legendary status inside the UFC Hall of Fame.
Justin Gaethje has already survived several brutal battles, proving he thrives when chaos surrounds him inside championship-level competition. That experience makes him the perfect opponent for Pimblett, capable of producing an instant classic filled with relentless exchanges.
While the ‘Highlight’ mostly relies on his striking, ‘Baddy’ does have the advantage on the ground with his superior submission ability. Fans now wonder whether Baddy extends his winning streak or Gaethje moves closer toward another undisputed title opportunity.
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Paddy Pimblett gets thrashed by Arman Tsarukyan
Many fans and experts believe Arman Tsarukyan deserved the interim lightweight opportunity more than Paddy Pimblett because of consistent performances. Both fighters share a heated rivalry, frequently clashing on social media with insults and bold claims about future dominance.
In a recent interview, Pimblett stated he is ready to fight Tsarukyan anytime if he becomes the new champion. However, the Armenian responded with an X post, which was deemed disrespectful by many experts. “Actions speak louder than words p**sy. We’ll see when the time comes you fat f**k,” said Arman Tsarukyan via X.
Arman Tsarukyan is currently busy with his grappling fights and is ready to wait until UFC gives him the opportunity. However, due to his training and regular posts, he has certainly maintained the hype around him. It would be interesting to see who he finally gets the opportunity to fight in 2026.
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