Embrace The Paddy Pimblett Experiment
Every so often in the sport, you get the sense that you’re witnessing something special. Even though many critics would claim that Paddy Pimblett’s skills aren’t on par with the rest of the top contenders. However, special people make extraordinary things happen. Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is that special someone.
Las Vegas – Hype is an understatement when describing the number of sweaty palms, intoxicated Englishmen and millions in anxiety while waiting in the wings for Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett to make his UFC debut, and minutes after he did, the game changed.
Pimblett’s debut sent shock waves across the mixed martial arts world, taking the whole world on a rollercoaster first round that stole the show with its ebb and flow. Although Pimblett showed vulnerabilities regarding his striking defence, his desire to win triumphed all the negative aspects, resulting in one of the most memorable debuts in recent memory.
Paddy’s charisma and contagious energy were so evident from the start that the CEO of Barstool Sports locked Pimblett with a hefty seven-figure deal with only one fight in the company. Star power.
The Scouser’s debut was memorable for all the right reasons. However, there was something that seemed to be missing. The Paddy Pimblett experiment can’t be fully experienced without the chaos and ruckus his people bring to any arena.
The brass recognized that. Shortly after, “The Baddy” and his army invaded the streets of London this past March in what was one of the most electrifying nights in the sport’s youthful history.
Paddy’s first two UFC fights were almost identical: Pimblett was stunned in both outings early, then managed to get an emphatic finish at the end of the first round. However, I highly doubt that Paddy’s opponent (Jordan Leavitt) will pose any trouble for Paddy on the feet. If anything, Leavitt’s sole path to victory is to grind a decision by implementing a heavy grappling gameplan, or he might catch Paddy in a submission. Moreover, even though the record shows that Leavitt won his last fight via split decision, I do believe that Jordan lost that fight convincingly and decisively. So, in all actuality, Leavitt is 2-2 in his last four.
On the other hand, Pimblett can get the fight done in many ways. The twenty-seven-year-old Pimblett may look wild with his striking, but he’s dangerous, make no mistake. Moreover, Pimblett is riding a four-fight finish streak, showing that momentum is unquestionably on his side in this one. And with Leavitt never fighting outside the empty UFC Apex, I believe that he might very well get shell-shocked and rattled with the twenty thousand screaming Englishmen licking their chops for his head.
Paddy Pimblett is an absolute superstar in the making. And make no mistake, the only reason the UFC is making a quick return to London is because of one man, and he looks to show that he’s a once-in-a-lifetime package of greatness and entertainment live on UFC fight pass.
