'Cherry-picked' or deserving? Why Pimblett got UFC title shot
Summary
Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 24. The decision to give Pimblett a title shot has surprised some because he is ranked fifth and hasn't beaten top 10 fighters. The UFC's choice seems influenced by Pimblett's popularity and the start of a new broadcast deal.Key Facts
- Paddy Pimblett will compete against Justin Gaethje for an interim UFC lightweight title.
- The match is set for January 24 at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
- Pimblett is ranked fifth in the UFC lightweight division.
- Pimblett has won all seven of his UFC fights since his 2021 debut.
- Some people are surprised Pimblett got a title shot because he hasn't beaten any top 10 fighters.
- Pimblett's popularity and fighting style may have helped secure his title fight.
- Arman Tsarukyan is higher ranked but was not chosen for this title fight.
- The fight will also start the UFC's new partnership with Paramount+.
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