"He's been in dogfights before. I think Paddy's going to have a tough time stopping him on the feet, and I don't think Paddy's going to be able to get him down. So he's going to have to fight with him unless Paddy can stay super disciplined for 25 minutes, stay at distance, pick his shots. Justin is just a bigger puncher, and he'll put himself in harm's way to land one of those shots."
"He's definitely a legit fighter, he's a good fighter, but I haven't seen him beat... If he beats Justin, I'm a believer... I think Justin stops him. Gaethje (26-5) has consistently faced elite opposition in the UFC, even making two failed lightweight title bids. "The Highlight" is 3-1 in his last four, which includes a highlight-reel knockout win over Poirier. Meanwhile, Pimblett (23-3) is undefeated in seven UFC outings with his most high-caliber wins coming against Michael Chandler and Bobby Green."
Justin Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event in Las Vegas. Dustin Poirier supports Gaethje to beat Pimblett, citing Gaethje's extensive five-round experience and history of wars. Poirier expects Pimblett to struggle to avoid Gaethje's power over 25 minutes and predicts a stoppage inside the distance. Gaethje is 26-5, has faced elite opposition and is 3-1 in his last four, including a highlight-reel knockout over Poirier. Pimblett is 23-3, riding a seven-fight UFC win streak with notable victories over Michael Chandler and Bobby Green.
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