Justin Gaethje recently made a rather strong prediction about Paddy Pimblett's future, specifically regarding a potential fight with Ilia Topuria. Gaethje stated that Topuria would beat Pimblett "97 times out of 100," a sentiment echoed by MMA Mania. Pimblett, however, has pointed to a narrative shift after Gaethje's recent UFC title win, perhaps suggesting that predictions can be overturned. It's clear that Pimblett has some high-profile doubters, but that often just fuels a fighter even more.
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- UFC 329 Odds: Benoit Saint Denis Still Favored Over Paddy Pimblett as Line Tightens (LowKick MMA)
- Justin Gaethje makes ’97 times out of 100′ prediction about Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett (Bloody Elbow)
- Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Bloody Elbow staff predict the UFC 329 co-main event (Bloody Elbow)
- Ilia Topuria beats up ‘goofy’ Paddy Pimblett 97 times out of 100, per Justin Gaethje | UFC 329 (MMA Mania)
- Paddy Pimblett points to the narrative shift after Justin Gaethje’s big UFC title win (LowKick MMA)
- Staredowns! UFC 329 press conference face offs featuring McGregor vs. Holloway, Pimblett vs. BSD (MMA Mania)
- Official Scorecards | UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 (UFC)
- Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis keep it civil in head-to-head at UFC 329 press conference (Bloody Elbow)
- Staredowns! UFC 329 press conference face offs featuring McGregor vs. Holloway, Pimblett vs. BSD (Yahoo Sports)
- International Fight Week Full Card Preview & Picks for UFC 329 (Yahoo Sports)
- Conor McGregor and Max Holloway’s verbal jabs go viral as build-up to UFC 329 intensifies (Yahoo Sports)
- Picks for Conor McGregor's return vs. Max Holloway... (ESPN MMA)
- UFC 329 Odds Shift Toward Conor McGregor Ahead of Max Holloway Rematch (LowKick MMA)
- Conor McGregor and Max Holloway restrained at first UFC 329 face-offs (MMA Weekly)
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This story ran in the July 10, 2026 edition of the daily show.