Paddy Pimblett has his eyes set on turning into a two-division UFC champion.
Pimblett is ready to headline UFC 324 on January 24 towards Justin Gaethje for the interim light-weight title. The winner of the struggle is anticipated to face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed light-weight title later in 2026.
Nevertheless, Pimblett already has his eyes set on turning into a champ-champ, however the pathway consists of beating Topuria.
“I knew I’d find yourself preventing for the belt anyway,” Pimblett stated to Pink Nook MMA. “To struggle a legend like Justin Gaethje for the interim belt is – I’ve paid my dues to get this, lad. I’ve at all times knew I’d find yourself preventing for the title, and I’ll win this interim belt. Then I’ll beat up Ilia and take the right belt, defend that, after which I’ll go up and f*****g win the welterweight belt.”
It’s a daring take from Pimblett as he’s already serious about shifting as much as welterweight to try to grow to be a champ-champ. However, earlier than that occurs, Pimblett is aware of he has to get previous Gaethje and Topuria. Nevertheless, he’s assured he’ll do each.
Paddy Pimblett vows to KO Justin Gaethje
Earlier than Pimblett may even take into consideration preventing for the welterweight title or the light-weight title, he must get previous Gaethje.
Gaethje is a tricky out for anybody, however Pimblett expects to run by way of him and get a knockout win to ship an announcement to the whole division.
“I believe everybody’s going to be shocked, to be trustworthy, as a result of I believe I’m going to knock him out,” Pimblett added. “So, individuals gained’t anticipate that. Folks suppose I’m simply going to attempt to grapple and take him down, however I’m not. I’m going to return out, and I’m going to place it on him. I don’t see him getting previous the third, similar to Chandler.”
Pimblett is 23-3 as a professional and coming off a TKO win over Michael Chandler.
