By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
Thirteenth in the lightweight rankings, the phenomenon Paddy Pimblett is therefore just ahead of Benoît Saint-Denis. In recent hours, he has also mentioned the name of the Frenchman, whose popularity within the UFC has recently plummeted.
Both born in 1995, they are close behind each other in the UFC rankings. Respectively 12th and 13th in the lightweight hierarchy, Benoît Saint-Denis and Paddy Pimblett have many other similarities. This had also pushed the latter to consider a merger a few months ago, he who saw himself collaborating with his French counterpart in order to continue their progress side by side.
A proposal which, however, remained without follow-up, just like the one made beforehand by the English fighter. Impressed at the time by the BSD results, he was logically open to a duel against him in the cage, which would have allowed him to climb the rankings in the event of victory. A possibility which nowadays seems to make much less sense in his eyes.
Paddy Pimblett’s incisive message on Benoît Saint-Denis
Still undefeated in the UFC after six fights, Pimblett can now hope to reach the Top 10 in his category. However, a fight against Saint-Denis should not allow him to do so, knowing that the Frenchman remains on two defeats in a row. Despite this, some fans still hope to see them face off. One of them shamefully made it known to “Baddy”, who relayed his message on his story Instagram :
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Internet user: Well, you big coward, are you afraid of facing BSD? We’re going to keep pressing you until you accept. You are a victim, a fraud and I hope you end up like your friend by committing s******. You’re nothing but an asshole.
Paddy Pimblett : Imagine sending a message like that? Seriously, what kind of m**** do you have to be to send something like that?
Logically outraged by the comments made by his interlocutor, the native of Liverpool certainly does not intend to honor his request by agreeing to compete against BSD. He also made it known on this same story with a clear and unflattering clarification for the Nîmes warrior:
Paddy Pimblett : Don’t worry, I’m going to face someone much stronger and better ranked than BSD ????????
It remains to be seen whether Pimblett already knows the identity of his next opponent and whether it will indeed be a “superior” fighter to the God of War. For his part, the latter is also still waiting to know against whom he will have the opportunity to relaunch his career in the UFC.
Previously enthusiastic about the idea of rubbing shoulders with Benoît Saint-Denis, Paddy Pimblett now no longer seems interested in this option. An observation that is all in all quite logical given the negative dynamics displayed by the Frenchman.
