Paddy Pimblett says UFC 315 wasn't just about Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev but his future as well
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett recently uploaded a video on his YouTube channel, where he said that the UFC 315 card didn't just have implications on Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria's careers but his too.
Pimblett has surged his way to the top 10 of the UFC lightweight division after his impressive win against Michael Chandler in the co-headliner of UFC 314. In the bout, Pimblett proved his legitimacy, as he brutalized Chandler and finished him in the third round via ground-and-pound. The Liverpudlian is now ranked No.8 in the division and is expected to face a top-five opponent next.
UFC 315 is officially in the books, and Jack Della Maddalena has dethroned Belal Muhammad to become the undisputed welterweight champion. This could mean that lightweight kingpin Makhachev could move up to 170 pounds in a bid to attain double-champion status.
The Aussie’s victory could also imply that fight fans won’t get to witness the highly anticipated bout between Makhachev and Topuria anytime soon. In light of this, Pimblett shared that the outcome of UFC 315 could shake things up in the 155-pound division:
"Let's see what happens in my division now. Who ends up fighting for the belt, and who ends up getting the belt. [It] could have big implications for my career going forward."
Check out Paddy Pimblett's comments below (9:16):
Paddy Pimblett gains 45 pounds since UFC 314 bout
Paddy Pimblett recently shared a vlog to his YouTube channel, documenting his food intake. In the video, 'The Baddy' can be seen enjoying Chinese food as well as sugary treats from a bakery.
Toward the end of his vlog, Pimblett stepped on the weighing scale and stunned viewers with his absurd weight gain since his UFC 314 bout against Michael Chandler. At the time of recording the video, Pimblett weighed 200 pounds, which is 45 pounds more than the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds.
Check out Paddy Pimblett's video below (7:40):