UFC lightweight fighter Paddy Pimblett believes that he is one of the most demanded fighters in the division currently. His recent statement revealed it. However, fans had a hilarious response to his claims, and they seemed to disagree with the fighter. Although the Britisher has only fought in the UFC thrice, making his debut in 2021, his rise was quick and he became a well-known name. But fans did not like him boasting about it.
‘The Baddy‘ was a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion. What’s more, he has drawn comparisons with a certain Irishman who’s a former 2 UFC division champion. It is none other than Conor McGregor.
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Furthermore, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Daniel Cormier gave his insights. He explained how as soon as he entered the octagon, DC realized that there was something about him. The only question was if the performance would be able to match that, which they did. He said, “The performances matched the swagger and the confidence.“
Paddy Pimblett gets slammed by fans
Pimblett’s recent comparison of himself with Conor McGregor has revived a bittersweet response. Pimblett said, “Everyone’s talking about me. In Conor [McGregor’s] words, I am ‘red panty night’ for these bums. …”
Dillon Danis, a close comrade of Conor McGregor, mocked him by saying: “is this young women fighting saturday?”
Some fan questioned his claims: “Bro you are on a 25/25 contract lol fym red panty night?”
A fan was curious if he was referring to another fighter: “Is he talking about Terrence ? 😂”
One fan voiced his doubts: “He not wrong tbh, but I’d keep him away from top 7 guys for a while if the ufc wanna make that cheddar💰. Topuria, Fiziev, Moicano even, all rough matchups”
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A fan was having none of that: “What top guys have called out paddy? Lmao”
Another fan had an interesting take: “I don’t know who I would root for if McGregor and Paddy face off”
One McGregor fan wasn’t happy: “Paddy is forgetting the fact that McGregor wanted the hard tests and passed them all… Paddy the padder will keep going after cans”
On the other hand, a fan agreed to him: “Hes not wrong.”
Some fan straight away denied it: “No one will be on Conor’s level of hype lol.”
A fan had a hilarious take on it: “To Paddy “everyone” means 3 unranked guys haha come on, now”
Lastly, one fan was left wondering: “What big names call him out ?”
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McGregor and Pimblett: Built from the same cloth?
Interestingly, both fighters have had similar rises to fame. They began their journey as Cage Warriors champions and then, moved to the UFC.
‘The Notorious’ went on to become a double-champ in the promotion and while he is currently planning a comeback, many have compared Pimblett to him. Do you think Paddy Pimblett can replicate his Irish counterpart’s success?
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