Paddy Pimblett Eyes Justin Gaethje as Critics, Rivals, and Legends Weigh In
Let me tell you what’s going on in the UFC world right now — it’s buzzing, and once again, Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett is smack in the middle of it all. This time, it’s not just about his fights, but also about who he might face next, and the verbal chaos surrounding him and other top contenders. But the real kicker? Paddy’s name is now being thrown into the ring with none other than Justin Gaethje. That’s right. And there’s a whole story behind how we got here.
So, Paddy has been on an absolute tear in the UFC. Unbeaten in seven fights, fresh off a dominant win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 — he’s now looking to climb even higher. His next target? He's got his eyes locked on Gaethje, and he’s predicting that clash could happen in October, possibly in Abu Dhabi. But not everyone’s thrilled about this. Lightweight top contender Arman Tsarukyan threw some serious shade, accusing Pimblett of taking shortcuts, claiming his UFC rise was built on “handouts, hype, and shortcuts.” Pretty harsh, right?
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Well, that didn’t sit well with MMA legend Chael Sonnen. Sonnen jumped in to defend Pimblett, pointing out that the claims are just off base. He said Paddy hasn’t had any title shots yet, no main event slots, and hasn’t fought champions early in his career like someone getting special treatment would. According to Sonnen, Paddy is actually going through the ranks the regular way — no skipping the line.
And Paddy? Oh, he wasn’t about to let Tsarukyan’s comments slide. In true Pimblett fashion, he clapped back online, calling Tsarukyan a “rich boy” who had everything handed to him “on a silver platter.” Paddy even joked that Arman pulled out of his last big fight because he was “menstruating.” Brutal.
Now, Darren Till — another big name out of Liverpool — has added fuel to the fire. He believes Paddy vs. Gaethje is not only the right matchup, but one Paddy would win inside two rounds. He even predicted Paddy would submit Gaethje. That’s bold considering Gaethje’s reputation as one of the UFC’s most dangerous strikers. But hey, if Paddy beats Gaethje, that’s a legitimate title shot on the horizon. And don’t forget — there’s still unfinished business with Ilia Topuria, a rivalry that’s been boiling since their infamous hotel altercation back in 2022.
Topuria’s fighting Charles Oliveira next for the title at UFC 317, and if he wins, we might just get the grudge match of the decade: Paddy vs. Topuria, title on the line. Stadium fight type of energy.
But for now, the spotlight is on Paddy and whether Gaethje takes that fight. If it happens, it could be a defining moment in Pimblett’s career — and UFC history.
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