Back in March 2022, Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria had their infamous hotel scuffle involving, of all things, a bottle of hand sanitizer. That incident sparked a rivalry that is still burning today, though perhaps more fiercely on one side than the other. While most of the fighting world stood in awe of ‘El Matador’s’ performance at UFC 308, ‘The Baddy’ had quite a different take on the situation.
Watching from the comfort of his home, ‘The Baddy‘ managed to simultaneously congratulate Topuria while maintaining his trademark bravado. He kept referring to the champion as “hand sanitizer boy.” The Liverpool native insisted he could still defeat the featherweight champion.
“Heavy. Hand sanitizer boy with the win? Heavy. Well done, Ilia, give you your due lad, 16-0 hand sanitizer boy. I can’t wait for him to come back up to lightweight, I still think I’d beat him.” said Pimblett via his YouTube channel.
What makes this situation particularly interesting is the weight class difference. Topuria reigns as the featherweight champion, while Paddy Pimblett competes at lightweight. Yet somehow, the “hand sanitizer saga” continues. It must be noted that ‘El Matador’ has fought in the lightweight division.
Paddy Pimblett’s unwavering self-belief, while admirable in some contexts, might benefit from a reality check after Topuria’s latest display of dominance. However, in a sport where confidence often precedes success, the Scouse seems just to play the long game.
Fight Fans React To Paddy Pimblett’s Reaction To Ilia Topuria’s Win At UFC 308
Social media erupted in a mix of disbelief and amusement following Pimblett’s latest hot take. The UFC lightweight, known as much for his bold statements as his fighting style, couldn’t help but weigh in on Ilia Topuria’s impressive victory at UFC 308. What followed was a masterclass in how to get the entire MMA community to collectively raise their eyebrows.
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Fight fans jumped at the chance to dissect his comments. The Liverpool native’s insistence that he could still beat Topuria, who had just knocked out the legendary Max Holloway, struck a nerve with many. The fans united in their reactions about Paddy Pimblett being delusional.
The incident has spawned countless memes and reactions. This proved once again that in the world of MMA, sometimes the best entertainment happens outside the octagon. And fans are more than happy to rip apart anything they deem delusional or controversial.
