'There’s Ronda Rousey, there’s Conor McGregor and now there’s Paddy the Baddy, lad.'
The Liverpudlian followed up his first-round debut victory over Luigi Vendramini with anOozing charisma, many have tipped ‘Paddy the Baddy’ to one day seize Conor McGregor’s place as MMA’s biggest name.
“I’m probably the biggest name in the sport,” the fighter said on UFC Destined: Pimblett vs Vargas Part 2 on ESPN+.UFC chief Dana White has also drawn comparisons between Pimblett and McGregor, suggesting there are similarities between their early days on the scene.McGregor is still the UFC’s biggest draw despite a run of defeats and a prolonged injury: “People love him. And now Paddy has got to get in and put in the work and win the fights.
Speaking before UFC London, ‘Paddy the Baddy’ responded to those comments with delight, but insisted his ambition is to overtake McGregor – who remains one of the most famous and wealthiest athletes on the planet.explained“He is the biggest star the sport’s ever seen, but I know I am going to be bigger than him because I’m going to bring so many more eyes to this sport.
“I’m not head shaved, loads of tattoos, I’m just me. I’m not trying to be something I’m not and I think kids like that as well as older people.
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