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Rising Light-weight contender Paddy Pimblett can be again within the cage ahead of later.
It’s been virtually six months since Pimblett shocked Bobby Inexperienced with the most effective submissions of the yr (watch right here). Already driving a five-fight UFC win streak, Pimblett shocked Inexperienced and lots of watching with a slick transition from his again, locking in a triangle choke that put “King” to sleep. The win legitimized Pimblett in a significant approach, setting him up for a Prime 10 foe subsequent.
As for who that opponent can be? There’s but to be any announcement or signed contract, however Pimblett simply dropped a significant trace by using a quite particular catchphrase.
“Good finish to the yr,“ Pimblett started on his YouTube channel. “I’m in good condition, about 84/85 kilograms. Individuals have been speculating about who I’m preventing, this and that. I’m coming for that belt, so I’m seeking to struggle larger ranked fighters, and I’m certain you’ll see a struggle announcement quickly sufficient. I’ve mentioned yeah. The opponent’s mentioned yeah. Simply have to get stuff signed … I’ll see you on the high!”
Former title challenger Michael Chandler has signed off each social media publish and loads of dwell interviews with “See you on the high” to the purpose that it’s a identified meme. Once more, nothing is confirmed but, but when I had been a betting man … I’d confidently wager Pimblett vs. Chandler is deliberate for the UFC London important occasion on March 22, 2025.
Stand by for affirmation (or refutation) within the probably close to future.
Insomnia
One among many slick moments from Oleksandr Usyk over the weekend!
Merab Dvalishvili claims UFC PI workers protected Umar Nurmagomedov from him (and us from a extra fascinating video):
Fight sports activities solely make it into mainstream media for the messiest of causes …
Regulation and crimes leaks Devin Haney spouse “Leena Sayed” crying on the jail cellphone to Younger Thug saying “I ONLY WANT U”. Naaa that is nasty work. pic.twitter.com/FtNlEvtSQk
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) December 23, 2024
Talking of drama, issues are getting uglier between Patricio Pitbull and PFL.
My administration staff had a name with @PeteMurrayPFL tonight and regardless of making clear my need to go away and a few of my causes, even noticing my contract is up in Could, @pflmma gained’t let me go and intends to carry me there towards my will. @arielhelwani @DonnDavisPFL (1/4)
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) December 24, 2024
You say you’re fighters first however determined to maintain me hostage @DonnDavisPFL @PeteMurrayPFL. You realize I wish to pursue one thing else however need me to struggle in April and intend to implement different clauses of my contract after it’s up. How is that the most effective for me? @arielhelwani (2/4)
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) December 24, 2024
Typical Jiri Prochazka coaching video.
Gilbert Burns is a bit pessimistic about Colby Covington’s future in MMA.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Early professional careers don’t imply all that a lot within the massive image, however Aleksandre Topuria is debuting towards a very legit prospect …
It’s all the time actually cool when a fighter kicks out their opponent’s ankle as they step right into a punch, however there’s a motive it’s uncommon.
Extremely fluid kickboxing from a younger expertise:
Random Land
Vinyl information are mainly magic.
Midnight Music: Nation, 1970
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