UFC fans were blown away after seeing Paddy Pimblett’s first fight week face off with Justin Gaethje.
The Liverpudlian will throw down with the fan favourite for the interim lightweight title early on Sunday morning in the in Las Vegas.
Paddy Pimblett locks horns with Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324Credit: GETTY
Fight fans were blown away by Pimblett’s major advantage over fan favourite GaethjeCredit: UFC / PARAMOUNT PLUS
The duo, 31 and 37 respectively, took part in their first pre-fight face-off in their full fight gear earlier this week.
The ‘s new North American broadcast partners, Paramount Plus, released the footage on X on Wednesday.
And fans were in awe of ‘s reach advantage over ‘The Highlight’.
One wrote: “Look at the Length on Paddy… Good Lord.”
Another said: “Paddy’s reach compared to Justin is insane, bro.”
And another said: “Paddy’s reach is longer than 73 inches.
“Justin’s is 70, and Paddy’s is much longer, maybe 74 1/2.”
One remarked: “Paddy looks like a freaking middle weight.”
Paddy Pimblett put a one-sided beatdown on Michael Chandler last AprilCredit: REX
Another chimed in: “Paddy’s gonna put Justin to sleep.”
Pimblett’s reach, which he used to brilliant effect in his , is officially listed at 73inches.
Gaethje’s, meanwhile, is listed at 70 inches.
Victory in Sin City will see Pimblett become only the fourth Brit to hold UFC gold behind legends , and .
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