"I had to jump over and catch his arm" - Paddy Pimblett on how Molly McCann almost hit a high crotch takedown on rapper Stormzy at UFC London
![Stormzy (left), Paddy Pimblett (right), and Molly McCann (far right) [Images Courtesy: Debbie Hickey and Mike Roach]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/08/2adbb-16596177340793-1920.jpg?w=500)
Paddy Pimblett revealed that he helped prevent rapper Stormzy from being taken down by Molly McCann.
On a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Pimblett spoke with the host about his recent UFC London victory on July 23. He also shared his future goals in the octagon, and much more.
Addressing 'Meatball' using her wrestling skills on the popular UK music artist, Pimblett said:
"Molly high C'ed him. Molly high C'ed Stormzy. It's a wrestling technique. Molly high C'ed Stormzy and picked him up over her head. He was about to go like that on his shoulder. I had to jump over and catch his arm to make sure he didn't. It was hilarious."
Watch the interview below:
'High C'ed' is in reference to the high-crotch takedown technique in wrestling as seen in the video below. The clip of the backstage encounter involving Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, and Stormzy has been making the rounds on social media in recent days.
McCann and Pimblett were celebrating their respective wins at UFC London, with 'Meatball' scoring a second consecutive win by way of spinning back elbow. McCann did so against Hannah Goldy in the first frame of their flyweight fight.
The duo of Liverpudlians have endeared themselves to many and their collective profiles continue to grow. Both McCann and Pimblett are on three-fight UFC win streaks.
Paddy Pimblett's superstar status
Pimblett has cemented himself as one of the best known UFC fighters presently, despite having just three fights with the company. His burgeoning star power seemingly knows no bounds as 'The Baddy' continues to grow his fighter profile.
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'The Baddy' finished Jordan Leavitt via second-round rear-naked choke on the main card of the London Fight Night event. It marked his second consecutive win with that technique.
Pimblett bested Rodrigo Vargas with a first-round rear-naked choke in March at the prior UFC London this year.
Pimblett's UFC debut was a first-round finish via strikes when he put away Luigi Vendramini last September. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion has been making his mark as a lightweight in the octagon. He is riding a five-fight win streak overall in MMA.