Sparring with Jake Paul won't end well for Paddy Pimblett, claims UFC flyweight
UFC flyweight Cody Duren has given Paddy Pimblett little chance of emerging successful from a sparring match against Jake Paul following his lackluster performance at UFC 282.
Pimblett made his UFC pay-per-view debut this past weekend when he stepped into the octagon against Jared Gordon. 'The Baddy' had hoped to continue his three-fight finishing streak but instead had his hand raised via a highly controversial unanimous decision victory.
The 27-year-old never found his footing throughout the fight and often ate Gordon's left hook as he left his chin high during striking exchanges. Despite the controversy, the British MMA star still extended his UFC record to 4-0.
Paddy pimblett Defeats Jared Gordon By Unanimous decision UFC 282 new https://t.co/sCM3p0Rf0y
According to Durden, Paddy Pimblett's striking left little to be desired. With that, he believes that 'The Baddy' will likely lose should he and Jake Paul follow through on their agreement to spar one another for $1 million:
"After last night, I hope Paddy doesn't sparr @jakepaul. He is bigger, more powerful, and has better boxing technique. It won't end well."
After last night, I hope Paddy doesn’t sparr @jakepaul. He is bigger, more powerful, and has better boxing technique. It won’t end well.
In a video addressed to Paddy Pimblett by Paul earlier this month, the former Disney star offered to fly the 27-year-old out to Puerto Rico on a private jet to spar. He also offered Pimblett $1 million for a win, although the Liverpool native hit back by suggesting nobody can 'win' a sparring session.
'The Baddy' still accepted the offer, but stated that 'The Problem Child' would have to go to Las Vegas because of his bout at UFC 282.
.@jakepaul offered Paddy the Baddy $1M to spar and Pimblett didn’t back down
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Paddy Pimblett can't duplicate Conor McGregor's success, says Sergio Pettis
Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis believes it is impossible for Paddy Pimblett to emulate the success of MMA star Conor McGregor.
Pimblett is one of the fastest rising stars in the UFC, having won all four of his bouts in the organization so far. Due to his rise, many have compared Pimblett's early success in the UFC to that of Conor McGregor, who went on to achieve double -champ status and become the biggest name in the sport.
In a series of posts by Pettis on Twitter, the former UFC fighter appeared to explain that Pimblett can't just believe he's the greatest, he must prove it in the octagon instead:
"Well there will never be another @TheNotoriousMMA rise. The skillset and mindset were complimentary to one another. Can’t just believe you are great, you have to deliver. And Mcgregor did just that. Changed the game and it can’t be duplicated. Many have tried."
Well there will never be another @TheNotoriousMMA rise. The skillset and mindset were complimentary to one another. Can’t just believe you are great, you have to deliver. And Mcgregor did just that. Changed the game and it can’t be duplicated. Many have tried.
Pettis added that he'd like to see Pimblett hone some of his skills in the gym:
"A lot of things to address from his coaches and team. He has the star power to be up there just going to have to live in the gym for a bit and build up the skills more. I wouldn’t say a bad night in the office just faced a tougher opponent. Gordon is a gamer and showed it."
@FeechAprile @TheNotoriousMMA A lot of things to address from his coaches and team. He has the star power to be up there just going to have to live in the gym for a bit and build up the skills more. I wouldn’t say a bad night in the office just faced a tougher opponent. Gordon is a gamer and showed it.