Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why He Wasn’t Impressed by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

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🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 63 minutes

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 324 including Justin Gaethje’s win over Paddy Pimblett. Brown explains his criticism about the fight and why he wasn’t blown away by the performances he witnessed on Saturday night. We’ll also discuss Gaethje’s chances against Ilia Topuria, if Pimblett got fraud-checked in his loss plus we look ahead at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 at UFC 325 and more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	AI is incredible. They can teach you how to fry an egg and even write a poem, pirate style.
0:07.0	But it knows nothing about your work. Slackbot is different. It doesn't just know the facts.
0:14.0	It knows your schedule. It can turn a brainstorm into a brief and it doesn't need to be taught.
0:20.0	Because Slackbot isn't just another AI.
0:23.3	It's AI that knows your work as well as you do.
0:26.4	Visit Slack.com forward slash meet Slackbot to learn more.
0:30.8	Hi, just leave on work now. Sorry, it's a bit loud.
0:33.5	Basically, so I was thinking we could get Macies tonight.
0:35.9	Had a big Mac on my mind all day and delivery fee on the app is now from 99P.
0:39.9	So, you win?
0:41.1	Of course you are.
0:41.6	Love you.
0:42.2	Bye!
0:43.2	Exclusively on the McDonald's app.
0:46.1	18 plus, service fee and small order fee may apply, but anticipating restaurants.
0:49.1	Serving times and teas and seas apply.
0:51.1	You're listening to the Vox Media Podcast Network.
1:13.4	Music You're listening to the Vox Media Podcast Network. Welcome back to the fighter versus the writer.
1:14.5	I am Damon Martin.
1:18.2	He is UFC legend Matt Brown, and we are now living in a world mat where Justin Gaichie is a two-time interim lightweight champion, kind of a dubious honor.
1:22.4	I guess it would be a two-time interim champion, but he is now the two-time interim champion.
1:26.1	Put on a pretty dominant performance against Patty Pimbled. Sean O'Malley takes out Song Yadong, first ever show on Paramount. Thoughts, Matt, how you feeling after the weekend? And also here in Ohio where we got absolutely dumped on the snow. I know, right? Got out of the house for the first time in a few days today and to go shovel snow like a lot of fun
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