Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324…

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324…

Paddy Pimblett tried mightily to ship Justin Gaethje packing at UFC 324, however instead he’ll be the one sulking after falling wanting the interim light-weight title.

Pimblett (23-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC) entered Saturday’s headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with the utmost confidence in his ability. He said he was going to knock Gaethje (27-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) out and despatched him into retirement, nevertheless it did not play out that method in actuality.

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Gaethje scored two knockdowns, landed three takedowns and related with 144 vital strikes over the five-round contest, giving him the unanimous resolution. Pimblett battled for all 25 minutes, connecting with 156 vital strikes of his personal, however failing to create the kind of harm that his opponent delivered on him.

Gaethje said post-fight that he hopes the loss is a humbling experience for Pimblett, because the coronary heart and willpower is all there. “The Baddy” just must additional hone in his expertise and function with a bit more humility, Gaethje said, and there is a nice probability he reached the top.

If Pimblett follows that steerage, it may very well be that he is in a position to defeat top expertise at 155 kilos in the future, however what comes next?

The choices are tough for Pimblett. The timing would not really feel proper for a grudge match with Arman Tsarukyan. Putting him in the Conor McGregor sweepstakes for UFC White House is enjoyable however not one thing he must be relying on.

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The most sensible fight in play could be a showdown with heated rival Dan Hooker, who fights Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney (Paramount+). There had been lots of private issues said not too long ago between Hooker and Pimblett, so it is sensible to have them settle it next.

This article initially appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 324 matchmaker: Who’s next for Paddy Pimblett after loss?

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