Pimblett: Gaethje showing puts me in lightweight elite
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Paddy Pimblett believes Justin Gaethje's recent outing has confirmed his own standing among the UFC lightweight division's best. The Liverpool fighter used a former interim champion's performance as a benchmark for his own place in the 155 lb rankings.
“Gaethje's performance against Ilia showed me that I'm in the top echelon of the division”
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— Paddy Pimblett, via UFC
What Paddy Pimblett said
Pimblett made the claim after watching Gaethje compete at a higher weight class. The Liverpudlian has been vocal about his progression at lightweight and continues to position himself for bigger opportunities in a division packed with contenders.
What it moves
The statement sets up a potential case for Pimblett to face ranked opposition in his next outing. His assessment of where he stands relative to established names suggests he is pushing for a step up in competition at 155 lb.
Source: ufc.com. Full Paddy Pimblett fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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