Israel Adesanya breaks down the UFC 324 main event | MMA News
The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The struggle card is headlined by an interim light-weight title struggle between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett.
It’s a matchup that pits a new technology up and coming light-weight against a confirmed veteran in the division. It’s a conflict between a knockout artist and a well-rounded but not fully confirmed betting favourite.Â
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes the bout may very well be a coin toss, but in the end made a prediction. Â
“I think this is Paddy’s biggest challenge yet. Perfect opponent, perfect fight for them, you know, old dog, new dog,” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. “This could be a roll of the dice.”
Adesanya’s advice to Gaethje was simple. “Be you,” he said, “Be Gaethje. Just be Gaethje. Be you. Do you. You know who you are, so don’t let them tell you who you are. Show them who you are.”
“Gaethje has to also be careful because Paddy hits hard. But Gaethje can eat them. Look, there’s a reason Paddy is the favorite in this fight,” Adesanya continued.
“The Last Stylebender” went with Pimblett to emerge with the interim light-weight belt at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.Â
“I’m going to go with Paddy Pimblett by decision,” said Adesanya before switching his mode of victory prediction. “I think submission.”
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