"As lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes a short hiatus, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim lightweight title in the main event at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski picks Pimblett to beat Gaethje. The UFC featherweight champion has seen Pimblett pass enough tests to prove his mettle. Volkanovski also saw Pimblett's ability to stick to a game plan in his latest stoppage win over Michael Chandler."
"There is a stark difference in the level of competition Gaethje (26-5) and Pimblett (23-3) have faced in the UFC. While Pimblett is undefeated in seven UFC outings, his toughest matchups have been against Chandler and Bobby Green. Meanwhile, Gaethje has been a perennial lightweight contender and has even made two failed title bids against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. Gaethje has only lost to Max Holloway in his last four outings while beating Rafael Fiziev twice and Dustin Poirier once."
Alexander Volkanovski picked Paddy Pimblett to beat Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas on Jan. 24. Volkanovski cited Pimblett passing significant tests and his ability to stick to a game plan, noting Pimblett's stoppage win over Michael Chandler as evidence. Gaethje (26-5) has faced higher-level opposition, including two failed title bids against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. Pimblett (23-3) is undefeated in seven UFC fights with notable wins over Chandler and Bobby Green. The interim title fight follows lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's short hiatus. Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title at UFC 325 on Jan. 31.
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