UFC champion Justin Gaethje not interested in Paddy Pimblett rematch
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje has expressed a lack of interest in a rematch with Paddy Pimblett, despite Pimblett's recent success. Gaethje reflects on his career impact and the psychological influence his fighting style has had on other athletes.
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Justin Gaethje is still weighing his options when it comes to his next fight, but don’t expect him to just immediately sign onto a rematch against Paddy Pimblett.
Prior to his stunning performance to dethrone Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House card, Gaethje first had to dispatch Pimblett in an interim title fight back in January. Despite his underdog status, Gaethje put on another classic performance as he battered Pimblett on the feet before ultimately winning a unanimous decision.
But this past weekend at UFC 329, Pimblett stole the show with his lightning quick submission win over Benoit Saint Denis and it put him right back in the title race again. But considering he just beat Pimblett six months ago, Gaethje doesn’t sound all that interested in crossing paths with him again so soon.
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