Ahead of every UFC fight, fighters talk about their opponents, make big claims, and sometimes even cross the line. Meanwhile, ahead of the interim title fight against Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett made a huge claim. Responding to it at the UFC 324 media day, the former interim champion shared his thoughts.
Gaethje responded to Pimblett’s claim that “Scousers don’t get knocked out” with simplicity. He said if a person has a brain, it can get shut off when shaken hard enough. ‘The Highlights’ promised to show the Liverpool fighter that he can shake his head and make his brain touch his skull. Gaethje suggested Pimblett’s going to sleep regardless of where he’s from or what tough-guy myths he believes.
He said, “You don’t have to be a doctor to know that if you have a brain, it can get shut off if I just shake it. I’ll show him – if I can shake his head and make his brain touch his skull, he’s gonna go to sleep.”
Earlier, Gaethje fought Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dustin Poirier, and Eddie Alvarez in absolute battles. Meanwhile, Pimblett promised Gaethje won’t be the same person after UFC 324. He’s confident he’ll walk away exactly as he came in while putting a beatdown on ‘The Highlights’ like he’s never received before.
In his words, “Justin won’t be physically the same after this fight. I’ll be exactly the same. I want to put a beatdown on him like he’s never received, and I can promise you that.”
Pimblett has never fought someone like Gaethje. He hits hard, has years of experience, and knows every trick. The kind of beatdown Pimblett talks about is not easy. Gaethje is very hard to control and is dangerous no matter where the fight goes. Pimblett wants to show he belongs at this level, while Gaethje is chasing one last chance at the real title.