Behind-the-scenes conversations with UFC star Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett Ready for UFC 317 Showdown
Paddy Pimblett, the rising star from England, is set to watch the highly anticipated fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28. Pimblett, currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC's Lightweight Division, has expressed his thoughts on the upcoming contest.
Pimblett, who last fought in April at UFC 314, knocking out Michael Chandler in the third round, believes the fight between Topuria and Oliveira could go either way. He sees a possibility of Topuria knocking out Oliveira or Oliveira using his size and submitting Topuria or getting a decision by frustrating him for a couple of rounds.
However, Pimblett is not a fan of Topuria. He has expressed a "genuine hatred" for Topuria and called him a "bellend." Pimblett thinks Topuria is overestimated due to his recent wins and believes he can defeat Topuria via T/KO with a punch or kick. He also thinks Topuria is lucky to have survived a head kick from Jai Herbert.
Pimblett's ambitions extend beyond the Topuria-Oliveira fight. He has declared his desire to fight anyone in the top 4-5 in the Lightweight Division, with his eyes set on a world title. He respects Justin Gaethje but believes he has a better record than Gaethje. However, he thinks Gaethje's manager is using scare tactics to get a title shot for Gaethje.
Pimblett's impressive record earns him the second-longest active streak in the Lightweight Division. He makes weight every time and does not consider himself fat. Despite his strong words for Topuria, he maintains a professional demeanor, ensuring he will be in Vegas with his manager and cameraman, causing no trouble.
As the UFC Lightweight Division continues to heat up, Pimblett's name is a constant presence. With his sights set on the top, fans can expect to see more of this charismatic fighter in the coming months.
- Paddy Pimblett, despite his ongoing feud with Ilia Topuria, has his eyes on the top of the UFC's Lightweight Division and aims to fight anyone in the top 4-5, including Justin Gaethje.
- Pimblett is an avid sports-betting enthusiast and might be found placing UFC betting odds in Las Vegas casinos, sharing his analyses on mixed-martial-arts bouts.
- Despite Pimblett's repeated verbal attacks on Topuria, he assures that he will maintain a professional demeanor during UFC 317, following a cameraman and manager in Las Vegas, avoiding any unnecessary trouble.
- With his captivating personality and impressive record, Pimblett is poised to become a beloved figure in the world of MMA, making him a key name to watch in the UFC's Lightweight Division in the coming months.
