Whether or not Paddy Pimblett can cash in on expectations of future UFC title contendership remains very much to be seen. But even if he never wears gold inside the Octagon it’s hard to deny that the 27-year-old Liverpudlian has quickly carved out a reputation as a must-see action fighter and likely future star of the sport.
With high expectations, however, comes swift criticism. Notably, with first round stoppage wins over Luigi Vendramini and Rodrigo Vargas under his belt, there are those that say the ‘Baddy’ is getting spoon-fed easy opponents to cash in on his popularity. It’s a narrative that upcoming foe Jordan Leavitt is looking to break, and maybe just a little offended by.