Justin Gaethje reveals what he learned from Charles Oliveira: 'I've been training a lot'

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Justin gaethje learned from Charles of the BronxThe American fighter spoke in an interview about what he learned from the Brazilian and how he has been preparing to fight against him. Paddy Pimblett No. UFC 324, in January 2026, in Las Vegas (USA).

In an interview given to the Australian portal 'Submission Radio', Justin gaethje revealed that since his defeat to Charles of the Bronx via submission still in the first round of UFC 274Since May 2022, the American has been training a lot of Jiu-Jitsu. Gaethje believes that this effort can surprise and lead him to submit his opponent. Paddy Pimblett No. UFC 324.

"Since the fight with Charles Oliveira (from the Bronx), I've been training a lot, a lot of jiu-jitsu. Maybe I can submit him (Paddy Pimblett"But the odds are one in a million," he said. Justin gaethje in an interview with Submission Radio.

"Since the Charles Oliveira fight, i've really, really trained a lot of jiu-jitsu. Maybe i'll sub him. that's got to be million-to-one odds.

- Justin gaethje says he might submit Paddy Pimblett

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Justin Gaethje's MMA numbers

Justin gaethje He has a professional record of 26 wins and five losses in MMA. The 37-year-old fighter is currently ranked fourth in the UFC lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). Gaethje has been with the company since July 2017, when he debuted with a victory. Michael Johnson via technical knockout in the second round of 'UFC – The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale'.

Justin gaethje He has accumulated 14 fights in the UFC, with nine wins and five losses. Throughout his time with the company, the American has been the interim lightweight champion and the holder of the 'BMF' belt.

Justin gaethje He won the interim lightweight title by overcoming Tony Ferguson via knockout in the fifth round of UFC 249in May 2020. Subsequently, in a bid to unify the championship title, Gaethje lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov via submission in the second round of event number 254, in October of the same year.

In the case of the 'BMF' belt, the American won against Dustin poirier by winning via knockout in the second round of UFC 291, in July 2023. However, shortly afterwards, Gaethje lost the title to Max Holloway after suffering a knockout in the fifth round of UFC 300, in April 2024.