"I don't wrestle like a normal person, Pimblett told the UFC. I don't shoot double legs and single legs and wrestle like a normal person. I do everything differently. I'm not normal. He's not gonna be able to get a sparring partner that grapples like me or strikes like me, because I'm a weirdo. I'm very awkward: You can't really get a sparring partner to do me because I'm so awkward."
"While Pimblett (23-3) is undefeated in seven UFC outings, his most high-caliber wins have come against Bobby Green and Michael Chandler. Meanwhile, Gaethje (26-5) has been a perennial lightweight contender and has already made two failed title bids. In his last four outings, The Highlight has only lost to Max Holloway, while beating Rafael Fiziev twice and Dustin Poirier once."
Paddy Pimblett will face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas. Pimblett says he doesn't wrestle conventionally, calling his grappling and striking awkward and unique, and asserting Gaethje's camp cannot find sparring partners to replicate his style. Gaethje's team emphasized wrestling in preparation despite Gaethje being primarily known for striking. Pimblett is 23-3 and unbeaten in seven UFC fights, with notable wins over Bobby Green and Michael Chandler. Gaethje is 26-5, a perennial contender with two failed title bids and recent wins over Rafael Fiziev and Dustin Poirier.
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