Paddy Pimblett is a hunter who never has too little faith, and after his UFC 314 win in Michael Chandler, he believes that he is one of the best bar.
In the UFC 314 on Saturday evening in Miami, there was no doubt that Michael Chandler would be the most difficult test of Paddy Pimblett so far and that it would show exactly where the British in the division fits.
The commitment to their five-round Co-Main event had somewhat increased from the fight for a few days, because the largest star of the sport, Conor McGregor, stated interest to fight the winner.
'The Baddy' also showed exactly why he has been considered one of the biggest stars in sport for a while and scored a finish over Chandler in the third round.
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Pimblett claims that only Jon Jones has a better fight than he did
After the biggest victory of his career, Pimblett called 'Cheeky' Conor McGregor, possibly set up one of the greatest fighting in MMA history.
However, the 30-year-old will now be in the top eight of the 155LB division that will come on Monday morning, so that he is immediately brought into the lightweight title interview.
Prior to his victory this Saturday, 'The Baddy' was constantly criticized for his fighting style, because fans have claimed that his striking defense would ever be knocked out.
Nevertheless, the scouser believes that there is only one hunter for him when it comes to his fight IQ, and that is the best hunter of all time, Jon Jones.
“I smelled blood in the water, and I have the right murderer instinct, but the only thing I did is that I clearly ran to him and started laying it on him and then we talked about it in advance, an injured animal is the most dangerous, and you saw it earlier with Chandler,” said Pimblett in the press conference after the fight.
Pimblett was apparently looking for the Submission win moments before switching to full mountain and reigned ground and pounds.
“Yes, (I can see my growth), I think I have the best fight IQ in the game, except Jon Jones, I have the best fight IQ in the game, I don't think someone fights better than me and I couldn't wait to throw a 12-6 elbow,” Pimblett continued.
Another hunter who is generally considered one of the best battle -IQs in sport is Alexander Volkanovski, who has recovered his UFC -Fedweight title in the main event.
Pimblett comments on the fact that Chandler is a dirty hunter
In his Co-Main event against Chandler, the Brit was well aware of accusations that Chandler was a 'dirty' hunter.
Former opponents Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje both accused the former title -finer of Fighting Dirty, and he received a lot of criticism against Charles Oliveira because he hit the back of the head.
A few rounds in their fight, Chandler landed a big low stroke on Pimblett, which resulted in a short break in the fight.
“I don't know (if he did it on purpose), as I say, I love Mike, he is a nice guy, he is very respectful and nice outside the cage, but when he comes in, he is not). He hit me about four punches to the back of the head in the first round, nothing was said to him.
“You never know, he might have deliberately kicked me because he needed a small break,” Pimblett said.
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