The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - Justin Gaethje on putting Paddy Pimblett TO SLEEP, guarantees White House fight
Jan 24, 2026
Justin Gaethje, high-octane UFC veteran and former interim lightweight champ, talks his mindset and strategy facing Paddy Pimblett. He explains why brash talk can backfire and how he prepares to finish fights. Gaethje also previews future opponents, guarantees a White House fight appearance, and dismisses circulating fight rumors with blunt humor.
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Overconfidence Becomes A Tactical Edge
- Justin Gaethje treats perceived opponent confidence as an advantage he can exploit.
- He believes overconfidence makes Paddy more likely to make mistakes Gaethje can punish.
Using Vulnerability To Stay Sharp
- Gaethje deliberately convinces himself that opponents can hurt him to stay sharp.
- That mindset lets him accept hurting them and reduces complacency.
Control Preparation To Neutralize Fear
- Control what you can: preparation, effort, and mistake avoidance.
- Accept the worst possible outcome to stay free and perform without fear.