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Paddy Pimblett promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Paddy Pimblett is at the peak of confidence after impressing at UFC 329. At the event held last Saturday (11), in Las Vegas (USA), the Englishman had a perfect performance and finished Benoit Saint Denis in 52 seconds. Following that, 'The Baddy' saw Conor McGregor suffer another serious injury, this time in the rematch against Max Holloway . Given what happened in the two main fights of the show, the athlete took the opportunity to make a bold statement.
In an interview with the UFC itself, Pimblett set aside his humility and declared himself the new biggest star in the UFC. And 'The Baddy's' stance is understandable. Due to the Irishman's knee injury, his return to the octagon is likely to take some time. In fact, many are calling for McGregor, 38, who hasn't fought since 2021, to retire.
Therefore, while lamenting the unfortunate event involving 'Notorious', the Englishman also guaranteed he was ready to take his place as the number one fighter in the UFC. And Paddy has indeed been impressing in action, in addition to already being one of the most popular athletes in MMA. So much so that 'The Baddy' made legendary personalities like Mel Gibson and Mike Tyson laugh at his entrance to the octagon.
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“What happened? My God, is McGregor finished already? Well, he’s finished. There’s a new kid in town. The main guy is here . Now, I can become the face of the organization ,” said the UFC lightweight top fighter.
"It was sad to see, but that's how this sport works. You have to stay consistent, you need to keep fighting. Since he was out of action for so long, I think his body couldn't handle the strain."
“When he came out and threw a crazy kick, the first thing that happened was that his knee gave way. I feel so sorry for him. He dedicated himself so much to returning to the octagon, and then this happens in the first few seconds. It’s impossible not to sympathize with him,” he concluded.
Pimblett Fighters in MMA
Paddy Pimblett , 31, is one of the biggest names in the UFC. The Englishman began his MMA career in 2012 and debuted for the organization in 2021. Currently, 'The Baddy' is ranked fifth in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). In the sport, the athlete has built a record of 24 wins and four losses. His main victories were over Benoit Saint Denis , Michael Chandler , and Tony Ferguson.
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