The primary UFC occasion of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The combat card is headlined by an interim light-weight title combat between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett.
It is a matchup that pits a brand new era up and coming light-weight towards a confirmed veteran within the division. It is a conflict between a knockout artist and a well-rounded however not fully confirmed betting favourite.
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes the bout might be a coin toss, however finally made a prediction.
„I feel that is Paddy’s greatest problem but. Excellent opponent, excellent combat for them, you recognize, outdated canine, new canine,“ Adesanya stated on his YouTube channel. „This might be a roll of the cube.“
Adesanya’s recommendation to Gaethje was easy. „Be you,“ he stated, „Be Gaethje. Simply be Gaethje. Be you. Do you. You realize who you’re, so do not allow them to inform you who you’re. Present them who you’re.“
„Gaethje has to additionally watch out as a result of Paddy hits onerous. However Gaethje can eat them. Look, there is a motive Paddy is the favourite on this combat,“ Adesanya continued.
„The Final Stylebender“ went with Pimblett to emerge with the interim light-weight belt at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas on Saturday.
„I will go along with Paddy Pimblett by resolution,“ stated Adesanya earlier than switching his mode of victory prediction. „I feel submission.“
