Dana White recently compared Paddy Pimblett to UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor. Comparing the Brit to the Irishman, White said the situation is a reflection of McGregor’s early run in the UFC.
He recalled how the Dubliner was widely doubted when he first arrived, with many convinced he would lose, before ‘The Notorious’ proved them all wrong.
Pimblett, who was on a fast track to a title shot, remains undefeated in the UFC and boasts wins over the likes of Michael Chandler, Bobby Green and Tony Ferguson. Later this week at UFC 324, “The Baddy” will face Justin Gaethje for the interim 155-pound championship.
While some believe Gaethje is past his best years and will be easy work for Pimblett, UFC veterans including Dustin Poirier believe Pimblett won’t be able to get past ‘The Highlight’. Liverpool’s past wins have not convinced ‘The Diamond’ and ‘The Baddy’ are lightweights of the highest level.
During fight week of UFC 324, White appeared in an interview with TMZ Sports, where he confessed that Pimblett reminds him of McGregor:
“He reminds me of the Conor McGregor story. He came in with a great personality and was always overlooked. Every time he fought, everyone believed he would lose, and Paddy was that guy, even more so than Conor McGregor.”
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Dana White shuts down Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal fight rumors
Earlier this week, Dana White crushed Michael Chandler’s hopes of fighting Conor McGregor. After that fight fell through, former UFC BMF queen Jorge Masvidal entered the picture and claimed he was preparing for something big, hinting at a possible showdown with McGregor on the White House Card.
However, earlier today, during the same TMZ interview, when White was asked about his thoughts on his matchup, he said:
“That’s crazy shit.”
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