A few hours before the expected fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett intensified the war of words with Justin Gaethje. In recent statements, Pimblett assured that he will not only win, but will leave a permanent mark on Gaethje, promising severe punishment inside the octagon. These statements raise the tension around one of the most anticipated confrontations of the MMA season, reinforcing that Pimblett wants to show that his rise is not only media, but competitive.