Paddy Pimblett: 'My ego got in the way' vs. Justin Gaethje
Paddy Pimblett admitted his ego affected his performance in his unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, where he was knocked down twice. Despite the setbacks, he chose to stand and trade strikes instead of sticking to his game plan. Pimblett acknowledged the mistake and emphasized the need to refocus on fight strategy. He is now preparing for his next bout, potentially against Benoit Saint Denis.
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