Paddy Pimblett would like to run it again with the newly minted UFC light-weight champion, Justin Gaethje. Nonetheless, the Brit believes he’s not carried out sufficient to earn a rematch.
Pimblett and Gaethje locked horns earlier this yr at UFC 324 for the interim 155-pound strap when undisputed champ Ilia Topuria went on a hiatus, and are available struggle night time, the 37-year-old American dogwalked the Liverpudlian, dropped him a number of instances, and dismantled him for 25 minutes to cruise to a dominant, unanimous-decision win.
Earlier this month on the White Home, “The Spotlight” dethroned Pimblett’s arch rival, Topuria, and conquered the undisputed UFC light-weight throne.
Paddy Pimblett will look to return to profitable methods next month at UFC 329 when he faces Benoit Saint Denis. Nonetheless, “The Baddy” believes even when he will get previous BSD, a one-win streak received’t be sufficient to earn a title shot. In a latest YouTube video, he stated:
“I’d like to beat BSD and get a rematch with Justin, however I can’t actually demand that after a one-fight win streak.”
Try Paddy Pimblett’s feedback beneath:
Paddy Pimblett breaks down his upcoming bout with Benoit Saint Denis
Paddy Pimblett believes Benoit Saint Denis will probably be afraid to take him down at UFC 329, because the Frenchman is aware of how good “The Baddy” could be on the bottom.
“I believe he could be a bit of bit afraid to take me down, as a result of he is aware of I’ll submit him on the bottom. As soon as I hit you with a couple of punches, a couple of kicks, knees, elbows, you’re gonna revert again to default settings. Default settings for him are capturing takedowns.”
Try Paddy Pimblett’s feedback beneath:
Pimblett’s lone UFC defeat got here by the hands of Justin Gaethje. Earlier than that setback, following his victory over Michael Chandler, he boldly known as out Charles Oliveira, insisting he wanted to show the world that “Do Bronxs” will not be the best submission artist within the UFC, and he’s higher than the Brazilian.
Towards Benoit Saint Denis, Pimblett will as soon as once more look to show how well-rounded he’s. If he will get previous the “God of Warfare,” followers might lastly see a conflict with the BMF champ, a struggle that would additionally function a No. 1 contender bout for the light-weight title.
Within the meantime, prime contender Arman Tsarukyan might be subsequent in line for a shot at Justin Gaethje.
If Pimblett stops Saint Denis at UFC 329 and Ilia Topuria returns to the octagon earlier than the yr’s finish, the UFC might capitalize on their long-running feud by reserving a large grudge struggle between “El Matador” and “The Baddy.
