Pimblett hits back at critics and responds to Topuria's challenge: 'Lions don't care about sheep'

P. Pimblett in a post-event press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

With the expressive conclusion on Rodrigo vargas No. UFC London last Saturday (19), Paddy Pimblett He left with the show's morale. And, in a post-event press conference, the Englishman reported the atmosphere and support from fans. He also tried to respond to the challenge of Ilia Topuria – who knocked out Jai Herbert on the main card.

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“The atmosphere (of the public in London) was very special. (…) I met expectations. And that was very heavy. Now imagine this happening at Anfield (football stadium in London). Ilia (Topuria) got a good knockout, but he's just a sheep to me. And lions, like me, don’t care about sheep,” Pimblett said.

Paddy then hit back at comments from people who hate him. According to him, regardless of his actions, the haters They will continue trying to find flaws.

“I think it's funny that the haters They will hate you and hate everything you do. They said, 'Oh, you just got one good punch in' and now they're going to say, 'Your defense sucks.' But who won? I answer. I won. And in the first round”, he concluded.

Promise of lightweights (up to 70,3kg.), Paddy Pimblett achieved his 18th victory in Ultimate, being his second in the organization. He also has three other defeats in his professional MMA career.