Former champion highlights serious technical flaw by Gaethje ahead of fight against Pimblett at UFC 324

Justin gaethje is close to retiring from the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

aljamain sterling does not trust in the grappling skills of Justin gaethjeThe former BMF belt holder will have the chance to become interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) against Paddy Pimblett in the main fight of UFC 324, scheduled for January 24th. However, according to the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), there is a real risk that the American could be easily submitted by the Briton.

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In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Sterling stated that Gaethje's jiu-jitsu game is practically nonexistent and questioned whether the fighter even trains the discipline. He assessed that if the former BMF is submitted by a rear-naked choke from Pimblett, he will consider it unacceptable, since it is one of the most basic techniques in the sport.

"It's nonexistent. I don't even know if he attends jiu-jitsu classes. If this guy gets submitted (by...") Paddy Pimblett"If you use a rear naked choke, I'll get pissed because it's the most basic thing you can learn," he said. aljamain sterling.

Pimblett and Gaethje will fight for the interim title at UFC 324.

After Ilia Topuria announce a career break For personal reasons, Dana White made it official that Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett They will compete for the interim lightweight belt in... UFC 324, an event that marks the beginning of the billion-dollar partnership between the UFC and Paramount.

The decision generated a strong reaction among fans, who pointed out the oversight of Arman Tsarukyan, currently ranked number 1 and boasting a five-game winning streak, including victories over Benil Dariush, Charles of the Bronx e Dan Hooker. On the other side, Paddy Pimblett arrives in top form after overcoming the veterans. Bobby Green, Tony Ferguson e Michael chandler, While Justin gaethje only won Raphael Fiziev in his most recent fight.