5 months ago

Justin Gaethje Fires Back at Paddy Pimblett Over Face Talk After UFC 324

Gaethje laughed off Pimblett’s pre-fight claim that his own face would look “exactly the same.” After the bout, Gaethje said he clapped back immediately: “Look at your f**ing face, m*********r.” The exchange capped a bruising UFC 324 war, where Gaethje’s pressure and experience showed, adding edge to their buildup and aftermath. Gaethje scored: 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 unanimous decision.

By Afnan Chougle

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Justin Gaethje Calls Max Holloway KO a “Blessing,” Says It Fuels His Legacy

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5 months ago

Justin Gaethje Shrugs Off Ilia Topuria, Says Coach Handles the Game Plan

Asked for a message to lightweight champion Topuria, Gaethje gave a blunt “no,” adding, “I don’t give a f**k.” He said he leaves scouting to his team: “I rely on my coach to watch him… create a game plan.” Gaethje just won interim lightweight gold at UFC 324, putting him in line for a unification talk if Topuria stays at 155.

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5 months ago

Demetrious Johnson Stunned Paddy Pimblett Didn’t Wrestle Justin Gaethje

The former UFC champion questioned Pimblett’s approach after the UFC 324 loss, saying he was “shocked” no takedowns came early. He argued Pimblett held a grappling edge but couldn’t force it, adding he tried to “fight a bull.” Johnson said Pimblett shot only when hurt, not fresh, praising toughness but criticizing strategy against Gaethje’s power and balance over five hard rounds.

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Justin Gaethje Predicts Ilia Topuria Gets Stripped If He Denies White House Fight

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Justin Gaethje Predicts Ilia Topuria Gets Stripped If He Denies White House Fight

“Can’t wait. It’s what I got here for,” Gaethje said when asked about lightweight champion Topuria next. He predicted the unbeaten champ gets stripped if he can’t make UFC’s June 14 White House card, adding he’d fight for the undisputed belt there. The two-time interim champ called it “destiny,” but said he must trust the preparation and coaches this time.

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Justin Gaethje Says He Was Surprised by UFC 324 Win Over Paddy Pimblett

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Justin Gaethje Says He Was Surprised by UFC 324 Win Over Paddy Pimblett

Following his dominant, unanimous-decision win over Pimblett, the interim lightweight champion admitted he didn’t expect it to go that smoothly, saying, “I was surprised that I was successful.” He revealed, “My coaches told me he’s not going to be crazy, and I didn’t believe it.” Gaethje said he prepared as if Pimblett would be "the best person I’ve ever fought."

By Afnan Chougle

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