Paddy Pimblett, a number one contender and polarizing determine within the light-weight division, reacted to the UFC 322 occasion on his YouTube channel.
He praised Islam Makhachev, now a double champion, after his dominant victory in the primary occasion towards Jacques Della Maddelena. Pimblett has been keeping track of Makhachev, who has moved as much as the 155-pound weight class since becoming a member of the UFC in 2021. 13 months after his debut, Dagestani received the light-weight title with a dominant efficiency over Charles Oliveira and has been on the prime ever since.
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Early Sunday morning, Pimblett sat on his sofa together with his cellphone off, prepared to look at the occasion with out spoilers. He opened by saying, “If Islam wins, it might have a big impact on my subsequent battle, so that is what I am most trying ahead to.” After the battle, Pimblett had loads to say concerning the new welterweight champion and the standard of the division.
“Pound-for-pound No. 1, dude. It is an unbelievable efficiency. I believe he’ll go down as probably the greatest of all time,” he says, praising the Russian double champion.
Pimblett continued together with his ideas on Makhachev’s subsequent opponent and the 170-pound contender. “He talked about the White Home, however I believe he’ll defend the belt earlier than the White Home. The White Home is not till July, proper? We’ll see what occurs. You by no means know. Ilya says he needs to go up and battle him, however there are different candidates on the market proper now. (Michael) Morales, (Carlos) Prates, and if we beat Belal (Muhammad) subsequent week, we’ll get Ian Garry, who’s been the No. 1 contender for a couple of 12 months. These are all thrilling matchups for Islam.
“Welterweight could also be changing into extra thrilling than light-weight at this level. I do not suppose there’s been a extra thrilling division than light-weight in over a decade. It is a good time for the game.” Quoted by way of MMAFighting.
Paddy Pimblett is at present awaiting his subsequent opponent and goals to return to the cage in early 2026. Whether or not that is towards longtime foe Ilia Topuria for the 155-pound title or one other contender within the light-weight division.
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