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How Paddy Pimblett will beat Justin Gaethje if he gets a second chance against him

‘The Baddy’ already has a plan for exacting revenge on Justin Gaethje. Paddy Pimblett is finishing 2026 in a strong position, despite suffering his first…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Paddy Pimblett revealed his plan to shoot for a takedown within 10 seconds in a potential Justin Gaethje rematch.
Pimblett previously suffered his first UFC defeat to Gaethje at UFC 324.
Pimblett rebounded by choking out Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds.

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Paddy Pimblett stated that he plans to shoot for a takedown within the first ten seconds if he secures a rematch against Justin Gaethje. Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss to Gaethje across five rounds at UFC 324 before rebounding with a 52-second submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis.

Gaethje, who later won the undisputed lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria, has dismissed rematch talk and is contemplating retirement. Reports indicate Gaethje could potentially face Arman Tsarukyan or Alexander Volkanovski next if he decides to fight again.

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