Paddy Pimblett may look to replicate this at UFC 324.
‘The Baddy’ is fast approaching his first title fight in the promotion, which comes in the UFC’s very first main event on Paramount+.
The $7.7 billion broadcast deal will kick off with UFC 324 on January 24, headlined by Pimblett’s title clash against Justin Gaethje. The pair will fight for an interim lightweight belt in champion Ilia Topuria’s absence.
‘The Highlight’ is a former interim champ already but has yet to reach the undisputed throne at 155 pounds. Gaethje was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov in his first shot before falling to the same fate against Charles Oliveira.
Recent training footage may have demonstrated that such a finish could be on the cards for Pimblett come fight night in Las Vegas.
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'The Highlight' will look to add another memorable win to his record against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.
Left: Justin Gaethje celebrates his win over Michael Johnson in 2017. Right: Justin gaethje in the cage for his fight against Rafael Fiziev in 2025. Credit: Brandon Magnus/Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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