Paddy Pimblett Slams Justin Gaethje’s Entitled Demands for UFC Title Shot
Paddy Pimblett takes a stand against Justin Gaethje’s recent demands for a UFC lightweight title shot, calling out his entitled attitude. Gaethje, known for his outspoken nature, has threatened to retire if he doesn’t get the next shot at the champion, Ilia Topuria. Pimblett, however, believes Gaethje’s recent behavior has crossed a line.
In an interview, Pimblett expressed his disagreement with Gaethje’s mindset, stating, ‘I don’t ever want to say a bad word about Justin Gaethje because he’s a legend, but he’s doing interviews lately being a proper b*tch, saying the UFC owe him, and he deserves it and all that.’ Pimblett emphasizes that no one is owed anything in the UFC, and fighters must earn their opportunities through hard work and performance.
He continued, ‘My last win, I beat someone in a better fashion, who was a higher-ranked opponent than he won in his last fight. I know he’s a legend, and obviously, he’s done a lot for the company and all that, but you can’t just demand a title shot.’
Pimblett also highlighted the potential match-up between himself and Topuria, stating, ‘Topuria vs. Pimblett: ‘I don’t understand why it’s not announced.’ He believes the storyline is already set, and he’s ready to challenge for the title. With his recent dominant TKO win over Michael Chandler, Pimblett is confident in his ability to make a strong case for a title shot.
The controversy surrounding Gaethje’s demands and Pimblett’s strong stance adds an intriguing layer to the UFC lightweight division’s future. Will Gaethje’s entitlement backfire, or will Pimblett’s comments spark a much-needed discussion about the criteria for title shots in the UFC?