Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 324
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by Devesh Jaganath | in UFC Predictions
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas this weekend for UFC 324, headlined by Justin Gaethje taking on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. The Highlight has a pro record of 26-5-0, while Paddy “the Baddy” is 23-3-0. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Justin Gaethje is returning to the Octagon for the first time since March last year, when he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision following that unforgettable loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
The Highlight is a former interim lightweight champion and one of the fiercest strikers in the division, having won 20 of his 26 bouts by KO/TKO, while only recording a single submission victory.
Gaethje stands 1.8m tall and has a 1.78m reach. He lands 6.59 significant strikes per minute with a 59.63% accuracy. However, he is six years older than his upcoming opponent.
Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett has stormed up the ranks in the UFC since making his debut back in 2021 and now gets his first shot at the belt after finishing Michael Chandler at UFC 314.
Paddy the Baddy is on a seven-fight win streak in the UFC and nine overall. Seven of his 23 wins have come by way of KO/TKO, while 10 have been via submission. He has never been knocked out in his pro career.
Pimblett is slightly shorter than his opponent at 1.78m but possesses a longer reach of 1.85m. He lands 5.19 significant strikes per minute with a 60.18% accuracy.
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Justin Gaethje - Paddy Pimblett Key Points
- Justin Gaethje has lost his last two title fights.
- Justin Gaethje has only won one fight by submission.
- Paddy Pimblett is on a nine-fight win streak.
- Paddy Pimblett has won 10 fights by submission.
- Paddy Pimblett has never lost a fight by KO/TKO.
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Our Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Prediction
While many have labelled this fight a striker versus grappler contest, Paddy Pimblett has shown that he can trade with some of the best around, most recently knocking out Michael Chandler in his last match at UFC 314.
What makes the Liverpudlian all the more dangerous is that he is more than comfortable on the mat as well, thanks to his jiu-jitsu background. Given his all-round ability and the fact that he has never been knocked out, we fancy Paddy the Baddy to get the win in this one. Our Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett prediction is Paddy Pimblett wins.
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