Paddy Pimblett: 'I'm already in Ilia | MMA News
UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria would really like his first title protection to be against No. 5 ranked contender Paddy Pimblett. It’s a match Pimblett has lobbied to get. After all, the 2 have historical past.
After profitable the light-weight crown at UFC 317 by knocking out former champion Charles Oliveira, Topuria called out Pimbett. Pimblett was in attendance and entered the octagon and the 2 had a fiery exchange that ended with Topuria shoving Pimblett. “The Baddy” believes he is in Topuria’s head.
“When Charles and Ilia walked out, I said straight away Ilia’s going to win. I could just tell by the way Charles looked nervous. Ilia didn’t. He was calm, and that’s how Ilia always is. He’s calm. He’s collected. He’s good at that, and that’s when he’s at his best. But I’m already in his head,” Pimblett told JNMEDIAUK.
“Never mind when we have a few press conferences and a few things. I’m already in his head as it is. Never mind before we get a press tour going. So, yeah, I’m the one. I’m his kryptonite.”
The feud between Topuria and Pimblett dates back years. It started from online feedback made by Pimblett about Topuria’s countrymen. That led to a bodily altercation at the fighter resort in London during UFC Fight Night 204 struggle week in March 2022. The two almost got here to blows at the UFC 282 Press Conference later that 12 months. Soon, they might have the option to settle it inside the octagon.
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