Paddy Pimblett (photo) calls for a fight against the owner of Instagram. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @UFCEurope
The English Paddy Pimblett proved why he is the UFC's new sensation. The young fighter, just 27 years old, drew a crowd to the O2 Arena, in London, this Saturday (19), to watch his victory against Rodrigo vargas. After submitting his rival in the first round, the Brit, who is called the 'New McGregor', lived up to the comparison with the Irishman and caught the world's attention. Instead of challenging an athlete in his category, he aimed his sights at Mark Zuckerberg, owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
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The reason for Pimblett's challenge to Zuckerberg is simple. Instagram, one of the social networks controlled by the North American, blocked the fighter's access (see image below). Until the beginning of this Sunday (20), the profile with more than 400 thousand followers was blocked. Still in the octagon, Paddy showed his irritation with the businessman.
“I want a fight: Mark Zuckerberg. I'll punch you in the head. I'm tired of you, boy. I'm tired of you closing my Instagram accounts when all I do is help institutions and people with mental health problems. You’re the biggest bully in the world, boy”, fired Pimblett (see the video below).
Paddy Pimblett, the new Conor McGregor'
With a unique charisma, the Englishman has Paddy Pimblett has a professional record of 17 wins and just three losses. Former champion of the English event Cage Warrrios – as well as Conor McGregor – he debuted in the UFC, in September 2021, and knocked out the Brazilian Luigi Vendramini. In his second appearance, fighting at home, he delighted the crowd by submitting the Mexican Rodrigo vargas still in the first round.
VIDEO: 'New McGregor' challenges Mark Zuckerberg and promises to punch the head of the owner of Instagram and Facebook
Paddy Pimblett's profile has been blocked on Instagram
Pimblett had his Instagram account suspended. Photo: Reproduction
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