Paddy Pimblett put a flawless performance on UFC 314 last Saturday, but not everyone was very impressed by his victory.
Michael Chandler did it to be Paddy Pimblett's most difficult test so far in his career, but when they met on Saturday at the UFC 314 Co-Main event, Pimblett Chandler dominated completely on the way to a third round.
Things remained extremely respectful between the two light weights when Pimblett Backstage came across Chandler and thanked him that he had offered him the opportunity to fight him.
'The Baddy', however, became involved in a Run-in with UFC-Weltergewoman Colby Covington as the two bizarre backstage.
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Ilia Topuria explains why he was not very impressed by Pimblett's victory
After the biggest victory of his career, the Brit shouted various UFC light weight contenders, including Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan, but someone he had left was Ilia Topuria.
Pimblett and Topuria have had a constant feud since 2022 when they collided at the UFC Fighter Hotel in London.
Responding to the victory of the 30-year-old over 'Iron' Mike, Ilia Topuria explained why he was not entirely impressed by Pimblett's performance.
“He did great, he did what he had to do, but for me I will be completely honest, Chandler was never an extraordinary hunter for me,” Topuria began to explain during his recent performance on the Joe Rogan experience.
“He was an average hunter, such as, who did he beat in the UFC? Dan hooker, yes,” laughed Topuria while he threw shadow on Hooker.
“So he defeated Hooker and Tony Ferguson, when he was almost 40 years old. At the end of the day you see wars, it is a very competitive fight, you almost see a bar fight, two boys who exchange bumps, but you see no technique or skills. I would never recommend anyone (Michael Chandler) and learn something,” Topuria went on.
Of course Pimblett could only beat who was placed for him and his performance is still considered an impressive as a majority of the fan base, despite the fact that Chandler was 1-5 in his last six fights.
Topuria more excited by potential fight against Pimblett than McGregor
Topuria and Pimblett are apparently on a collision course on their way to each other, with 'La Layenda' now part of the 155LB division.
During his interview with Joe Rogan, the 28-year-old revealed that he was previously in conversation with the UFC and Conor McGregor for a huge superfight, but things never flourished.
The Spaniard, however, explained that he is more excited by a potential collision against 'The Baddy' and that the fight would like to take place in the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
“What excites me more is a fight against Paddy. That fight fascinates me even more, and if they could put that fight in Spain in the Bernabeu Stadium (it would be great),” Topuria said.