Paddy Pimblett nonetheless isn’t offered on Ilia Topuria.
The meat between England’s “Baddy” and the undefeated 15-0 “El Spaniard” actually seems like a decade in the past. In actuality, Pimblett and Topuria practically got here to blows inside a UFC host resort two years in the past in London when scheduled for his or her respective clashes towards Rodrigo Vargas and Jai Herbert in light-weight affairs.
Topuria’s conflict with “The Black Nation Banger” was a one-off at 155 kilos as he scored a vicious second-round knockout earlier than returning to the featherweight ranks. This previous February, Topuria made good on his guarantees by capturing the division’s title with one other second-round knockout, dethroning the legend Alexander Volkanovski. Subsequent up is more likely to be former champion Max Holloway for his first protection. In that case, Pimblett thinks his previous rival will probably be one and executed as a titleholder.
“I feel I’ve received the identical as everybody. Everybody’s selecting Max, know what I imply?” Pimblett mentioned on his YouTube channel. “‘Hand sanitizer boy’s’ scared to take the battle, doesn’t wish to take the battle towards Max as a result of he is aware of what is going to occur.
“He fought [Alex] Volkanovski on the good time, coming again off getting knocked out like 10 weeks later. He received fortunate there, to be sincere.”
Pimblett, 29, additionally gained that very same evening Topuria beat Herbert, scoring a first-round rear-naked choke over Vargas. He’s since gained thrice to increase his present streak to seven (5 in UFC, 21-3 general).
The previous Cage Warriors champion subsequent plans to interrupt into the official UFC light-weight Prime 15 when he battles Bobby Inexperienced at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on July 27. After that, he already is aware of what he needs: That initially focused matchup with Renato Moicano earlier than working his means towards the grand prize.
“As soon as I get by way of Bobby we’ll see what occurs with Moicano,” Pimblett mentioned. “Everybody needed to see me vs. Moicano, so as soon as I beat Bobby let’s see the place Moicano’s as much as.
“I feel, clearly, everybody says that they wish to battle Conor McGregor [as their dream fight] simply due to the cash concerned. For me personally, it’s Islam Makhachev. Whoever’s received the belt you wish to battle whoever’s received the belt. You wish to show that you simply’re the perfect on this planet.”
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The MMA Hour.
Gentle heavyweight historical past.
Full battle.
Gamebred.
The DD classics by no means die.
Go to Twitter, use the #MorningReport hashtag, or discover one among my tweets with it, and drop me a jam you’re at the moment actually into. I’ll decide the perfect one alongside my each day alternative and offer you a shoutout! You may also share within the feedback under — these are simply tougher to sift by way of generally!
Don’t diss Dustin.
They need to’ve by no means give the child wifi..
Destruction and destroy.
Uno mas
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024
The Final Dance. Let em know
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024
Photographs.
Information.
I analyzed the type of the fighters ranked at LHW.
Prochazka(1), Hill(3) & Blachowicz(4) are all coming off losses to Alex Pereira.
The #1 contender is clearly Magomed Ankalaev. pic.twitter.com/qhUM81HstV
— Andy Hickey MMA (@AndyHickeyMMA) July 1, 2024
Jon…
Truthfully, it’s arduous to say proper now, I’m gonna base a variety of that on my subsequent efficiency. The choices are wanting loopy proper now. https://t.co/3skkYSY7Aj
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 1, 2024
HUH.
Massive, large weekend of talks and readability. New date loading…
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 1, 2024
D’oh.
“No thanks” – retire man…we good.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
Pipe down muscle milk mike
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 2, 2024
He retains going.
I don’t get taken down within the open, I don’t get taken down on the cage…I don’t get taken down, interval. #andNEW
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
I end Islam…
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
One has 10 toes and a coronary heart…the opposite has 9 toes and a bottle of whisky…
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
Rematch?
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
Chads.
Heaven.
Louis is the person.
Strickland issues.
Mitch Aguiar is a savage and would beat 99.9 p.c of people in a battle
He determined he needed to spar with Sean Strickland for 25 min
He shortly discovered there’s a large distinction between world champions however regardless he took a brutal beating and did not stop
Sean clearly… pic.twitter.com/IP8MvW4lLE
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) July 1, 2024
So that you guys it lastly occurred… I sparred a navy seal
However I received to know him after the blood and he is such a terrific man. Every thing I hate about particular forces guys he is not..
You are on of the true ones.. dammit man that wasn’t meant for you. Lol!!!!!!
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 1, 2024
Loopy stuff…
Developments are persevering with round QSM’s fraudulent enterprise practices:
I’ve confirmed with sources that Jazba Leisure is continuous its authorized pursuit towards QSM, submitting a courtroom case in Doha, Qatar at this time. Jazba was the corporate affected by final yr’s Drake and Travis… https://t.co/7okyEuqfi5
— Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_) July 1, 2024
Conceded.
Have you ever lastly realized that the best way the UFC pays consideration to you is by mentioning my identify? Or are you afraid that tomorrow morning I will be in your home within the rankings? It took you 3 months to get again to me. Sit again and watch the large guys do the work. https://t.co/WeeRx2nNVz
— Diego Lopes (@Diegolopesmma) July 2, 2024
On Saturday evening, Dan and I did one thing you’d by no means do in your life. You have solely had one battle in 13 months. You haven’t any proper to something. First you search to complete somebody, or a minimum of attempt to get a submission. https://t.co/qgFYc7yfsY
— Diego Lopes (@Diegolopesmma) July 2, 2024
Void.
Josiane Nunes (10-2) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (6-1); UFC Vegas 96, Aug. 24
Dangerous look, Paddy. Gotta go away that one alone at this stage.
Thanks for studying!
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